Dietary Aide- Breeze Park, PT Evenings

Lutheran Senior Services; Weldon Spring (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Retirement match

Education assistance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Pay advances (PayActiv)

Job summary

Lutheran Senior Services is seeking a Dietary Aide in Missouri to support dining services in skilled nursing and memory care settings. You will assist residents with meals, monitor dietary restrictions, and help set up dining rooms for service.

The role requires basic cooking skills, attention to sanitation, and the ability to follow diet orders and recipes. A Hepatitis A vaccination may be required where county health regulations apply.

Qualifications

• One year of dietary aide experience preferred.
• Basic cooking skills and willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with food and beverage choices meeting dietary restrictions.
• Prepare dining room for meals; set tables and maintain cleanliness.
• Serve foods at proper temperatures and on time; help with meal prep as needed.
• Follow safety, sanitation, and HACCP documentation procedures.
• Assist with cleaning tasks and waste disposal; keep dining areas clean.

Skills

Basic cooking skills

Recipe reading

Sanitation and safety knowledge

Dietary aide experience

Attention to dietary restrictions

Patience with staff and residents

Job description

Job Description:IntroductionAt EverTrue, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with – residents and coworkers – every day.SummaryThe Dietary Aide performs a variety of dining service functions in serving and maintaining clean, sanitary, and organized conditions of kitchen, dining areas, facilities, and equipment within the skilled nursing and assisted living memory care residential areas; May assist in some aspects of food preparationResponsibilitiesAssists residents with making appropriate food and beverage choices while ensuring options offered meet their dietary restrictions/orders, including being attentive to food allergies and sensitivitiesPerforms defined work routines using various dining service utensils, supplies, and equipment as assignedAssists with all aspects of dining service set-up, including preparing meals, beverages, and other food items, ensuring all foods are served at proper temperatures and on timePrepares dining room(s) for next meal service; Sets tables, refills condiments, washes and folds clothing protectorsAssists with all aspects of clean-up to ensure all dining service areas are maintained in accordance with policies and standards by completing daily cleaning duties, bussing tables, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, removing trash, stocking and storing items correctly, and keeping all dining service work areas cleanFollows all safety procedures and protocols as mandated by EverTrue policy, federal and state regulations, and standard food handling practices and reports all hazardous conditions, defective equipment, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediatelyMaintains all necessary documentation, including checking and recording food temperatures in HACCP logs, recording product usage and waste amounts, and recording any other information neededFollows infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal, and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agentsQualifications, Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesTo perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.One year of dietary aide experience preferredBasic cooking skills and willingness to learnKnowledge of sanitation and safety guidelinesAbility to read, understand, and follow recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignmentsWillingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptionsMust be patient and tolerant with staff, residents, and family membersMust have or be willing to receive a recognized food safety handling certification in accordance with local or county regulationsMust have or be willing to receive a Hepatitis A vaccine if working within St. Louis County (in accordance with County health regulations)Physical Requirements and Working ConditionsThe physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.The Dietary Aide stands and walks the majority of the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies, and equipment. The Dietary Aide must have an ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents and to withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes, such as entering refrigerated storage areas and working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and steam tables. This employee must be free from infections or diseases.This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by those assigned to this classification. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by those occupying this position. The job description and job functions described herein are subject to possible modification by EverTrue in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.EverTrue Pay & BenefitsPay grade: 06, $15.00/hour to $21.00/hour.Eligible for shift differentials: No.For information on EverTrue benefits-eligibility by employment status, please see below.All employees: Paid Time Off (PTO) and PTO Sell-back, Retirement savings benefits with an employer match contribution, Education Financial Assistance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Wellness, Pay advances (PayActiv), Caregiver support (TCARE), Leaves of Absence, Special retail deals and discounts (Perkspot), and Commuter support.Part-time: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees… Extended Sick Pay, Bereavement Pay, and Jury Duty Pay.Full-time or Weekend Option: In addition to the benefits provided to all employees and Part-time employees… Medical/Pharmacy, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Life insurance, Disability (Long-term and Short-term), Voya income protection benefits (Hospital, Critical Illness, and Accident), and Pet insurance.Additional Information:N/A