Dietary Aide- FULL TIME 12P-8P

Orthopaedic Associates; Malvern (AR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Dietary Aide in a supportive healthcare environment. This role emphasizes effective communication and excellent customer service, ensuring residents receive nutritious meals tailored to their dietary needs. You'll prepare therapeutic foods, serve meals, and maintain a clean dining area, playing a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for elderly residents. If you have a passion for helping others and a desire to work in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace a flexible schedule while making a meaningful impact in your community.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

PTO

Holidays

Flexible Schedules

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Empathy for the elderly is required.

Responsibilities

• Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serves meals and maintains sanitation levels in dining areas.
• Takes orders and provides service courteously.

Skills

Effective Communication

Customer Service

Basic Arithmetic

Understanding of Diet Orders

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We are looking for an energetic Dietary Aide to join our growing team!

The right candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and provide excellent customer service to our residents.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance offered
• 401K
• PTO
• Holidays
• Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

1. Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required
2. Serves meals in the health center pantries
3. Sets up and breaks down tables in the health center dining rooms
4. Transports hot and cold foods and non-food items to and from the health center pantries
5. Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines as per regulation
6. Provides snacks and supplements per diet orders
7. Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines
8. Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order
9. Takes orders and provides service courteously
10. Clears dishes during and after meal service
11. Answers questions about menu items
12. Ensures orders match Physician’s diet orders

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions
• Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required
• Ability to plan, organize, and set up trays and plates according to diet orders and standards
• Ability to work cooperatively with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor, and peers. Empathy for the elderly is required.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.