Dietary Aide (Part-time)

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flex Spending Account

Voluntary Life Insurance

Short-term Disability Insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Paid Holidays

Birthday Recognition Day

403(b) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Employee Lunch Discount

Job summary

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, IL is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal services in a warm, Christian environment. You will help serve food to residents, assist with dishwashing and dining room upkeep, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and communicate friendly English, with willingness to follow HIPAA privacy rules and infection-control procedures.

Qualifications

• Physical ability to perform kitchen duties including lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to read and understand directions.
• English communication with residents and coworkers.
• Comfort in a Christian retirement center environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents and guests.
• Wash dishes and keep the dining area clean.
• Deliver plates and food supplies to floors.
• Maintain sanitation and follow infection control procedures.
• Safeguard resident privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

English communication

Friendly demeanor

Team collaboration

Job description

Description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the upmost dignity and respect. We are seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with our meal services. The ideal candidate loves working with older people and works well both independently and as a team player.

Primary Function: Responsible for serving food to residents and guests, dishwashing and housekeeping in dining areas.

Essential Functions:

• Learns various therapeutic diets and applies this knowledge in plate service.
• Prepares, sorts and labels nourishments / snacks
• Delivers plates and other food supplies to the floors
• Washes dishes and performs general clean-up of dish room, equipment and work areas.
• Cleans and sanitizes dining room tables.
• Checks off and initials cleaning checklist at end of shift
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately

Essential Qualifications & Requirements:

Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to; lifting (up to 50 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.

• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.

Working Conditions:

• Kitchen and dining areas
• Exposed to steam, hot water, food and hot equipment

Schedule and Pay Information:

• Starting Pay: $15.00 -$15.45 per hour
• Hours: weekdays/evenings/weekends

Fairhaven Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)*
• Optional Voluntary life insurance*
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance*
• Company-paid Life insurance*
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays*
• Birthday Recognition Day (paid)*
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for full-time employees. Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week.