Dietary Aide - Full-Time 2nd Shift

Manor Lake Cartersville; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate dietary assistants to provide essential support in meal preparation and service. This role involves ensuring compliance with dietary regulations while maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, patience, and the ability to lift and assist with food service tasks. If you are passionate about enhancing the dining experience for the elderly and thrive in a supportive team environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Ability to lift and move items over 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment.
• Report resident complaints to the Food Service Director.

Skills

Communication skills

Patience

Physical strength

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

To provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established federal, state and local dietary regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Job Functions

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
• Assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences before distribution to residents.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain resident’s confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules.
• Review and promptly report to Food Service Director all resident complaints and grievances.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood and body fluids.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods; obtain food supplies for next meals.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the food Service Director and/or the Executive Director.
• Assist the community’s Food Service Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.