Dietary Aide-1

Wisteria Place Assisted Living; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a Dietary Aide to support residents with meals and dining services. You will help ensure high-quality food presentation and maintain sanitary dining areas while working with a dedicated team. Serv-Safe certification is required or obtainable after hire.

Candidates should be dependable, punctual, and able to work under supervision, with strong communication and teamwork skills. This position is based on-site in a senior living community.

Qualifications

• Must possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and follow safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide friendly, timely dining service to residents, staff and guests.
• Assist in meeting residents' dining expectations and maintain cleanliness.
• Ensure proper sanitation, storage and availability of dining service ware.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining areas, dish room and food prep areas.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Sanitation awareness

Education

Serv-Safe certification

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values:CelebrationAccountabilityPassion for LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCustomer Second (Employee First!)OwnershipIf these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.About the OpportunityEnsure efficient, timely and friendly service to all residents, staff and guests. Assist with meeting or exceeding residents’ dining expectations. Ensure proper cleaning, storage, and availability of all dining services cookware, dishware, etc. Keep food prep, dining areas and/or dish room areas clean and sanitary. Maintain proper sanitation and safety procedures and high quality of food preparation and presentation.Critical Success FactorsAbility to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and comprehend the same.Willingness to learn new food preparation techniques and presentation.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a team. Must display team behaviors.Ability to effectively deal with conflict or resident complaints.Ability to focus on multiple tasks simultaneously.Follows all food safety and equipment safety procedures.Knowledge of and compliance with community quality standards and requirements.Must be dependable, punctual, self-motivated, and able to work without constant supervision.Minimum QualificationsMust possess Serv-Safe certification, or willing to obtain upon hire.We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.