Dietary Aide - Dining Services

James L. West Center for Dementia Care; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

James L. West Center for Dementia Care is seeking a dedicated dietary worker to prepare, cook, and serve meals for residents following standardized recipes and posted menus. You will ensure meals are served at correct temperatures and times while following physician diet orders.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and care about culture change, with a professional appearance and the ability to supervise staff in the Dietary Manager's absence. Health care dietary experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy working with residents and have good interpersonal skills.
• Able to relate to residents with dementia.
• Able to follow written procedures and communications.
• Present self in a professional manner and appearance at all times.
• Dependable, honest and trustworthy.
• Able to supervise staff in the absence of Dietary Manager.
• Positive attitude with concept of culture change.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, cooks and serves food according to posted menu using standardized recipes and procedures.
• Assures food is served at proper temperatures and at scheduled times.
• Responsible for serving diets according to physician’s diet orders.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Empathy for dementia residents

Ability to follow procedures

Professional appearance

Dependable and trustworthy

Supervisory ability in Dietary Manager

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:Prepares, cooks and serves food in a sanitary manner according to posted menu using furnished standardized recipes and proceduresAssures food is served at proper temperatures and at scheduled timesResponsible for serving diets according to physician’s diet ordersEducational Requirements:High school diploma or equivalentHealth care dietary experience preferredFood handler’s certification cardSpecific Requirements:Must enjoy working with residents and have good interpersonal skillsMust be able to work with and relate to residents with dementiaMust be able to work independently, efficiently and effectivelyMust be able to follow written procedures and communicationsMust present self in a professional manner and appearance at all timesMust be dependable, honest and trustworthyMust be able to supervise staff in the absence of Dietary ManagerMust have positive attitude with concept of culture change