Dietary Aide (87836)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Dietary Aide at Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Port Lavaca, TX. You will assist with food preparation, meals, and dining hall cleanup under the supervision of the CDM.

The role emphasizes following state guidelines, hygiene, handwashing, and accurate tray setup. A Texas Food Handler Certificate is required; high school diploma preferred; commercial kitchen experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate is required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and cooking under the CDM and state regulations.
• Prepare and serve beverages and pass trays for meals.
• Stock snack cart and bus tables in dining area.
• Clean kitchen work areas and assist with dishwashing.
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines and sanitation practices.

Skills

Food handling

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX 77979

Position Type: Full Time

Primary Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and state guidelines to ensure that food is properly prepared, served to residents, and after meals are completed cleanup of the dining hall and dishes.

Essential Functions

• Assist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulations
• Preparing and serving beverages
• Setting up and passing trays for meal service
• Stocking snack cart
• Bussing of tables and trays
• Cleaning the kitchen work area
• Dishwashing
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines
• Additional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive Director

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licensing Requirements

Must have Texas Food Handler Certificate

Experience Requirements

Working in a commercial kitchen experience is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lifting - 1-25 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Lifting - 25-50 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Lifting - 50+ lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Carrying - 1-25 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Carrying - 25-50 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Carrying - 50+ lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Standing: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Sitting: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Walking: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Speaking: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Driving: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Balancing/Climbing: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Stooping/Kneeling: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Crouching/Crawling: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Reaching: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Hearing/Listening: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Seeing: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning: Rarely X, Occasionally X, Frequently X