Dietary Aide & Meal Prep Assistant

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation; Independence (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, service, and cleanup for patients and staff. You will support the cook and follow center procedures for nourishments, desserts, and beverages.

Candidates should have good verbal and written communication, basic English literacy, and a basic understanding of sanitation and safety. Prior experience in food service and in long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English literacy

Sanitation basics

Safety awareness

Food service experience

Long-term care experience

Job description

Heritage Wellness & Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, service, and cleanup for patients and staff. You will support the cook and follow center procedures for nourishments, desserts, and beverages.

Candidates should have good verbal and written communication, basic English literacy, and a basic understanding of sanitation and safety. Prior experience in food service and in long-term care is preferred.