Dietary Aide (FT)

The-Homestead-of-Denison-1; Denison (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Homestead of Denison is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join our care team. You will support meal service, assist with meal prep, and help maintain a clean dining environment in a skilled nursing setting.

Responsibilities include serving meals, delivering snacks, and adhering to safety, sanitation, and infection control policies. Training and patient-focused teamwork are essential to our residents' well-being.

Qualifications

• Preferred: High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Food Handler Certification required.
• Up to one year experience in a dietary/food service role.

Responsibilities

• Follow facility food procedures and sanitation policies.
• Assist in cleaning duties and food prep per protocols.
• Deliver meals and snacks; serve food in dining areas.
• Set up meal trays and dining areas; monitor portions.
• Assist with special meals/events and food substitutions as needed.
• Support in keeping storage areas clean and organized.
• Report accidents, hazards, or unsafe conditions to supervisor.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Join Our Compassionate & Dedicated Team!Our Care Teams are True Caregivers. They serve Patients with Dedication and Compassion and are the Heart of our Patients’ Care and Recovery. Whether providing direct care or operational support, The Homestead of Denison seeks people who share our Commitment to providing Exceptional Care to our Patients and Residents. Our Patients are our Purpose and Motivation and we invite you to join our Team!ResponsibilitiesAdministrativeEnsure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established facility policiesFood ServiceAssist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established facility policies and proceduresCarry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash areaRemove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing areaDeliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areasServe food in dining roomPrepare and deliver snacks, etc.Assist in serving meals on a timely basisDistribute and collect menusServe food in accordance with established portion control proceduresSet up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc.Return clean utensils to proper storage areasAssist in checking diet trays before distributionAssist in food preparation for special meals and eventsMake only authorized food substitutions.Staff DevelopmentAttend and participate in mandatory facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), tuberculosis (TB), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), abuse prevention, etc.)Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc.Safety | SanitationDispose of food and waste in accordance with established facility policiesFollow established infection prevention and control policies and procedures when completing daily tasksFollow safety regulations and precautions at all timesEnsure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintainedReport all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occurReport all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediatelyReport missing/illegible labels or safety data sheets (SDSs) to your supervisorAssist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all timesEquipment | SuppliesAssist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc.EducationPreferred | High School Diploma or EquivalentCertificationRequired | Food Handler CertificationExperience | Skills | KnowledgeRequiredUp to one year experience working as a Dietary Aide or in a relevant food industry rolePreferredWorking in a Skilled Nursing Facility | Assisted Living FacilitySchedule | HoursFT | Rotational Day 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM | Evening 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM | Including Rotational Weekend CoveragePhysical | Sensory RequirementsMust function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agenciesMeet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examinationAble to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facilityAble to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feetMay be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situationsBenefitsMedical | Dental | VisionBasic Company Paid Life insuranceLong Term DisabilityVoluntary Life Insurance for the Employee, Employee Spouse and Employee ChildrenShort Term Disability, Cancer, Critical Illness, Accidental and Universal LifeEmployee Referral Bonus Potential ProgramDaily PayTuition ReimbursementPaid Time OffPriority Management Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable Federal, State or Local laws.Our Management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.