Dietary Aide: Meaningful Food Service & Resident Care

Encore Health Partners; West Buechel (KY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tapcheck Same Day Pay

401(k) Retirement Plan with Company M­

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Continuing Education and ScholarshipOp

Health, Vision, & Dental

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital

Perfect Attendance Perks

Pay in Lieu of Benefits

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Klondike Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our care-focused team. You will assist the Cook, help plan regular and special diet menus, and ensure meals meet physicians' orders and safety standards in a residential setting.

You will support dietary operations, monitor quality, document observations, and help maintain clean, safe kitchen and dining areas. An HS diploma or equivalent is preferred, with competitive pay and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Cook to implement recommended changes, assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by attending physicians, and assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies, and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served.
• Meet with the Dietary Supervisor to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and the improvement of services and assure that food service is properly maintained to meet the needs of residents.
• Assist the Cook in preparation of food.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control procedures, as well as for therapeutic diets in accordance with scheduled menus and sanitary regulations.
• Inspect diet trays to assure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc., and evaluate kitchen and dietary area, etc. for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness and safety.
• Operate the dishwasher, clean the kitchen area and equipment.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment, supplies, etc.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Klondike Nursing and Rehabilitation is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our care-focused team. You will assist the Cook, help plan regular and special diet menus, and ensure meals meet physicians' orders and safety standards in a residential setting.

You will support dietary operations, monitor quality, document observations, and help maintain clean, safe kitchen and dining areas. An HS diploma or equivalent is preferred, with competitive pay and benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer.