Dietary Aide P/t

Thalia Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Food Service Worker dedicated to quality food preparation and sanitation standards. This role involves assisting in meal prep, maintaining a clean kitchen environment, and complying with food safety regulations. Join a supportive team and make a positive impact in our residents' lives.

Benefits

Employee Engagement Activities

Positive work environment

Excellent Training

Competitive Pay and Benefits

Qualifications

• Ability to prepare quality food according to a planned menu.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.
• Experience in a kitchen or food service environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food according to menus while adhering to quality standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen area.
• Follow all safety and sanitation procedures.

Skills

Food safety regulations

Sanitation practices

Food preparation

Customer service

Job description

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. If you are looking for a healthcare organization where you can bring your best "you" to work, make a difference, and team up with like-minded co-workers, then we are also looking for you. Join us!

While working here, you will enjoy:

• Employee Engagement Activities
• Positive work environment
• Excellent Training
• Competitive Pay and Benefits

Job Description

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies, and procedures
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and other related duties
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare the menu for the day
• Supervise the food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection sites and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned, including other areas in the kitchen
• This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing. Uniforms and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may be required.