Dietary Aide (fulltime and parttime)

Hillcrest-Health-; Corbin (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation Center in Corbin, KY is hiring for full-time, part-time and PRN Dietary Aides to join our team. Prior experience is preferred, and you will work with the dietary staff to serve meals and maintain sanitation.

We are committed to delivering high-quality resident care and a positive work environment. Our award-winning team emphasizes teamwork, professionalism, and compassionate service.

Qualifications

• Prior food service experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain sanitation and safety in food service areas.

Responsibilities

• Works with cook and Dietary Manager to implement changes as required.
• Assures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel and other departments to ensure proper food service.
• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and in a timely basis.
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control.
• Report all accidents/incidents as established practices.
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in establishing food services production line to assure meals are prepared on time.
• Ensures inventory is maintained/stocked at all times.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas; perform regular sanitation inspections.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors and the general public.

Job description

Hillcrest H&R
1245 American Greeting Card Rd
Corbin, KY 40701, USA

Description

We are hiring for Full-time, part-time and PRN (as needed) Dietary Aides to join our team. Prior experience is preferred.

Why Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation Center?

At Hillcrest Health & Rehabilitation Center, we believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. Our staff is comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community.

Once hired, you'll work with an award-winning team that has been named a Top 10 Caregiving, Nursing Care, and Supportive Care facility repeatedly since 2016. In 2019, the facility was presented the People’s Choice Award for Health & Rehabilitation Centers by the News Journal in Corbin, KY.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.

• Works with cook and Dietary Manager to implement recommended changes as required.
• Assures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and in a timely basis.
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control.
• Report all accidents/incidents as established practices.
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in establishing food services production line, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Ensures inventory is maintained/stocked at all times.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors of government agencies/personnel and the general public.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop floors as directed
• Carries soiled utensils, etc. to wash area
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Keep a sanitary area at all times.
• Obtains food supply for next meal.
• Prepare to deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.
• All other duties assigned.

Physical Demands and Abilities

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing sense or use prosthetics that will enable these sense to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment, supplies etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• Must be able to assist with evacuation of residents.

Other Requirements

• May be required to attend activities outside the facility to stay abreast of new developments, best practices, and statutory and regulatory changes.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident information.
• May be required to work holidays.
• Pursuant to the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988, all employees must remain drug free and alcohol free when reporting to work, while at work and while engaged in any work related activities.

Note

This document and the statements contained within it are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the employee.

EOE

We are committed to ensure fair and equal treatment for everyone we employ and as such, we are a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and believe employment, training, and promotional opportunities should be available to all persons without regard to race, color, gender (including gender nonconformity, gender identity, status as a transgender individual, and sexual orientation), sex (including pregnancy), age, religion, national origin, ethnicity, physical or mental disability, genetic information, political affiliation, protected veteran status or membership in the armed services, or any other consideration that is protected by applicable federal, state, and local law.

Qualifications

Experience

Preferred

Prior food service experience if PREFERRED but not required.

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