Dietary Aide — Nourish & Care for Residents

Generations Healthcare; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Career growth opportunities

Sign-on bonuses (where applicable)

Job summary

Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, part of Generations Healthcare, is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. The role supports food service operations, assists in meal service, and collaborates with the Dietitian and Food Services Director to follow policies and ensure resident satisfaction.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, the ability to follow instructions, and a positive, compassionate attitude.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• 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 have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level, they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate.
• This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Dietitian/Director of Food Services to implement changes.
• Follow established food procedures per policies.
• Maintain good rapport with inter-department staff to ensure proper food service.
• Assist in serving meals and timely delivery.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties per policy.
• Set up meal trays, carts, dining room as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as needed.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Check diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.

Skills

English language proficiency

Follow instructions

Customer service mindset

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Pleasanton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, part of Generations Healthcare, is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team. The role supports food service operations, assists in meal service, and collaborates with the Dietitian and Food Services Director to follow policies and ensure resident satisfaction.

Requirements include high school diploma or GED, English proficiency, the ability to follow instructions, and a positive, compassionate attitude.