Dietary Aide - Coliseum

Virginia Health Services; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Virginia Health Services is looking for a Dietary Aide who assists in meal preparation and distribution while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the kitchen. This role is essential for ensuring quality service to residents. Candidates should have food service experience and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance

Paid time off

401(k) with employer match

Training opportunities

Early wage access

Referral program

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience preferred.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and distributing resident meals.
• Wash dishes and clean the work area.
• Operate kitchen appliances safely.

Skills

Customer Service

Food Safety

Education

ServSafe Certification

Job description

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Join us at Virginia Health Services, where your passion for compassionate care can transform lives. We commit to prioritizing quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Benefits

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package to ensure our team members are valued and rewarded for their hard work.
• Holiday pay is available for 11 worked holidays, paid at DOUBLE time.
• Paid time off and sick time available as you accrue it (no waiting period).
• Early wage access to some of your paycheck before payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access.
• Group health insurance that includes medical, dental, vision and an employee assistance program.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Referral program with the ability to earn as much as $1,500 for each new hire you refer.
• Training and development opportunities offered in-house at our state-of-the-art Employment, Enrichment and Education (EEE) Center.
  
  

We are dedicated to fostering a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration, ensuring every team member plays a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those we serve. Together, let’s make a difference!

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services believes that compassionate care is the foundation of a healthier future. Our commitment extends beyond traditional healthcare; we strive to create lasting relationships that empower individuals and families on their journey to wellness with dignity and respect.

The Dietary Aide assists the cook in preparing resident and employee meals under the supervision of the Dining Services Manager/designee.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Is proficient in the use of the menu tray card system.
• Assists with preparing, and distributing resident meals and snacks in accordance with the menu, diet orders and facility meal schedule.
• Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, carts, and ovens in accordance with infection control standards.
• Ensures proper storage and handling for all food to include knowledge of proper holding temperatures and temperature documentation.
• Effectively operates all kitchen appliances.
• Follows facility cleaning schedule as assigned.
• Maintains proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and area.
• Complies with all established policies and procedures.
• Promote and demonstrate positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications And Requirements

• Prior food service experience is preferred, but not required.
• ServSafe Certified preferred.
  
  

Experience working in long term care facility or retirement community preferred.

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple information.
• While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste or smell.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
• Risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens and hazardous materials.
• 2 week working notice is required for voluntary termination of employment
  
  

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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