Dietary Aide- 1st Shift

Resthaven; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated individuals to join their team in a role that combines culinary preparation and customer service. This position involves assisting in meal preparation, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, and delivering exceptional service to residents. Ideal candidates will possess a caring attitude and the ability to follow instructions effectively. Join a supportive environment where your contributions make a meaningful impact on the lives of others, and enjoy the stability of a rewarding career in a state-of-the-art facility.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food service institutional setting is preferred.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in kitchen preparation and meal service to residents.
• Ensure cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas and kitchen.
• Deliver food and take orders in a courteous manner.

Skills

Effective Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Caring and Compassionate Attitude

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Resthaven offers you a place where you can belong, with peers who care as much as you do. Learn on the job. Work in a state-of-the art facility. Have a purpose and make an impact in people’s lives. Build a career and gain stability. No matter your role, you’ll be appreciated and welcomed here.

Position Summary:Assist in kitchen preparation and meal service to the residents and potential visitors, ensuring a high standard of customer satisfaction. Responsible for following resident menus accurately, providing high quality service delivery and the proper cleaning and sanitation of the dining rooms, kitchen and soiled dishes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Prepare beverages, fruits, salads and desserts while assisting with other food preparation.
• Set up dining room tables.
• Follow resident menus accurately while preparing room trays and/or serving in the dining room.
• Take tableside food orders and deliver to residents in an organized, timely and courteous manner. When appropriate, offer available options to exceed resident expectations.
• Ensure that all dietary areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and in compliance with established infection control procedures. Including proper work attire and following proper grooming and hygiene principles, including hair restraints.
• Deliver nourishments to units as required.
• Deliver food carts to designated places and ensure carts are returned to kitchen.
• Collect and remove trash and garbage to designated containers.
• Clean work areas, dining room, equipment, walls, cabinets, storage areas, and other areas assigned in accordance with established procedures.
• Wash dishes, cookware, flatware, and trays using approved procedures.
• Assumes all other position related responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Communicates effectively and tactfully, while recognizing age, cultural orientation, needs, abilities and physical condition.
• Ability to display a sense of caring, concern, compassion and dignity for residents.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and employees.
• Well organized and attentive to detail.
• Ability to manage time productively.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to interact with residents, visitors, and employees.

Education, Training, Experience:

• High school diploma or successful completion of GED.
• Experience in a food service institutional setting.

Required Licenses, Registration, and/or Certifications:

• N/A

Nonessential Responsibilities:

• Practice high standards of ethics, honesty, and accuracy.
• Flexible schedule with ability to work weekends and holidays.
• Stand, lift 50 pounds, and pull and push items.

Work environment:

• Sudden extreme changes in temperature, subject to burns, cuts, and the possibility of injury from falls on slippery floors.
• Requests for reasonable accommodations may be made through Human Resources to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Resthaven's Mission Statement: To glorify God by providing a continuum of quality care and services that demonstrates the love and compassion of Jesus Christ.