Dietary Aide - Assisted Living

Savannah Square-A Discovery Management Group Community; Leedsgate (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

401k + Match

Competitive PTO

Life, Disability & other supplemental

Professional Development Funds

Wellness Coaching & Personal Support

Recognition & Reward Programs

Job summary

Savannah Square is seeking Dietary Aides to provide service, meals, engagement, and comfort to our residents. You will prepare food, serve meals, and build rapport with residents you see daily on the job, ensuring safe, timely meal delivery and clear communication with the kitchen.

We offer Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, 401k + Match, competitive PTO, life, disability coverage, Professional Development Funds, Wellness Coaching, and Recognition Programs.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as dietary aide/server/waiter or in a similar food service environment.
• Working knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to recognize tasks and take initiative with safety and sanitation.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service while engaging with coworkers and residents.
• Plate food and deliver meals, food, and drinks to residents and their guests.
• Clean and reset dining and food service areas, and assist with kitchen communication.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work With Purpose:

At Savannah Square, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

The Opportunity:

Dietary Aides are an important part of our community providing service, meals, engagement, and comfort to our residents. In addition to preparing food and serving meals, dietary aides will be a go-to member of the team to build rapport with residents whom they will see and visit each day on the job. Dietary aides are responsible for the efficiency and timeliness of meal prep and delivery, while essential to communication regarding the needs of the community and our residents.

What You’ll Do:

Customer Service:

• Provide exceptional customer service while engaging with coworkers and residents.
• Bring a heightened awareness for food allergies and preferences, ensuring each resident receives meals as needed.
• Plating food, and delivering meals, food, and drinks to residents and their guests with efficiency and professionalism.
• Clean and reset areas of the community, dining areas, food service areas, and within residents’ rooms.

Communication:

• Engage with residents and others in the community with charm, professionalism, respect, and a bright personality.
• Maintain a working knowledge of all menu items, preparation, time, ingredients, and method of presentation.
• Relay messaging from residents to the kitchen about dining needs, food preferences and orders, and special requests.

What You’ll Bring:

Experience & Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1-year experience as a dietary aide/server/waiter, or in a similar food service environment.
• Working knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures.

Awareness:

• Proven ability to recognize tasks and take initiative, especially with safety and sanitation.
• Compassion for others and a caring nature.
• Demonstration of a strong desire to provide comfort to guests/residents.

Shift/Hours:

• Weekdays & every other weekend.
• 6:30 am - 2:00 pm and 11:00 am - 7:00 pm (must be able to be flexible with these hours).

We Got You:

We see and support the whole of you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision.
• 401k + Match.
• Competitive PTO.
• Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits.
• Professional Development Funds.
• Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits.
• Recognition & Reward Programs.

Is This You?