Dietary Aide - Part-Time 2nd Shift

Manor Lake Cartersville; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring community dedicated to providing exceptional dietary services to our residents. In this role, you will assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery while ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards. Your positive attitude and compassion for the elderly will shine as you contribute to their well-being. This position offers a supportive environment where you can grow and make a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working with seniors, we invite you to apply and be part of our dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older and have a positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Ability to lift and move items over 25 pounds and endure long periods of standing.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation, service, and delivery while ensuring cleanliness.
• Maintain resident confidentiality and adhere to dietary regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Customer service

Food safety knowledge

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Purpose

To provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established federal, state and local dietary regulations, policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

Job Functions

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
• Assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences before distribution to residents.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Maintain resident’s confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules.
• Review and promptly report to Food Service Director all resident complaints and grievances.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood and body fluids.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods; obtain food supplies for next meals.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the food Service Director and/or the Executive Director.
• Assist the community’s Food Service Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must read, write, speak and understand English.
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.