Dietary Aide Full Time

Forefront Culinary & Support Services; Ashland City (TN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Dietary Aide, where your contributions will enhance the dining experience for residents. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for meal preparation, service, and maintaining a clean dining environment, all while adhering to food safety guidelines. This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with geriatric residents, making a meaningful impact in their daily lives. If you are a team player with a positive attitude and a commitment to excellent service, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow and thrive in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 1 year of food service experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and service, ensuring quality.
• Set up dining areas and deliver meals to residents.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ServSafe Certification

Job description

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is looking for Full-time Dietary Aids in Ashland City, TN. We are growing quickly.

You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! Come and make an impact!

Check out our website: https://forefronthealthcare.com/

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up the dining area and trays for meal services, adhering to food safety guidelines, and following dietary restrictions based on residents' needs.

Assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals, meeting scheduled meal times, and following established policies and procedures within the dietary department to ensure residents receive the highest quality of service.

Essential Job Functions

1. Responsible for assisting cook/supervisor with food preparation and service using specific procedures, following guidelines, and regulations.
2. Responsible for delivering residents’ meal carts, and setting and cleaning assigned dining area(s) to serve residents.
3. Accurately recording temperatures on refrigerators; clean and stock as needed.
4. Wash and store dishes; adhering to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.
5. Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• 1 year food service preferred
• Fluent in English including reading, writing, and speaking
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the community
• Has a desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents understanding their special needs
• Must be able to follow directions and follow through on assignments
• Ability to work with others as part of a team
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize
• ServSafe is desirable

Education Requirement

High school diploma or GED degree

Competencies

• Positive attitude
• Willingness to learn
• Excellent customer service skills
• Team player

Additional Information

Hourly wage - $14.00

Physical Demands

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds