Dietary Aide — Part-Time, Resident Meals

Beaumont Retirement Services; Lower Merion Township (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

403(b) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Beaumont Retirement Services Bryn Mawr campus is seeking a part-time Dining Services team member to prepare meals for Health Center and Personal Care residents, maintain sanitation, and support special events.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, timely service, equipment cleaning, and collaboration with Dietitian and dietary management; requires ServSafe, English proficiency, leadership, and ability to work with residents and staff.

Qualifications

• ServSafe certification.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions, to follow instructions, and to accept constructive criticism.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies personnel and the general public.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary practices and procedures in the long-term care facility.
• Must possess leadership ability and the willingness to work harmoniously with and to supervise non-professional personnel.
• Must have the ability to plan organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, procedures, etc., of the Dietary Department.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of dietary areas; must perform regular inspections of resident rooms/units for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to safe handling standards.
• Ensures quality, temperature and type of food is appropriate for each resident being served at each meal daily.
• Maintains a sanitary kitchen and dining room environment.
• All meals should be served in a timely manner— honoring all requests in accordance with the resident's diet order.
• The ability to correctly operate and clean kitchen equipment.
• Prepares and supplies the resident's nourishments as ordered by the Dietitian (Physician).
• Complete all daily duties, including special cleaning — restocking and preparation and completion of all tasks assigned.
• Set up dining room before and after meals.
• Break down dining room, Responsible for setting meal trays for delivery to resident rooms. Busing (cleanness and sanitation) of soiled service ware, cleaning tables, chairs, counter tops and service area, food trucks, and food carts.
• The dietary department promotes the highest quality of customer satisfaction.
• Report to work in a timely manner, in a complete, clean, and neat uniform.
• Personal hygiene is paramount, in terms of bathing daily, being well groomed and changing your uniform daily. Hairnets/head covering, and gloves are to be worn when handling or preparing food.
• Adheres to rules and performance standards as set forth in the Employee Handbook and the Policies and Procedures of the Dietary Department.
• Maintain communication and ongoing contact with the Residents, Managers, and staff. Foster teamwork and ensure the success of interdepartmental projects.
• Communicates with Dietary Management Team regarding any updates or changes in thedepartment.
• Participate and assist in department studies and projects as directed, including mentoring and counseling.
• Provide leadership, follow instructions, and take suggestions (constructive criticism).
• Maintain open lines of communication between coworkers and other departments to ensure that quality services are provided.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Ensure that the residents' personal and property rights are maintained by assigned personnel.

Skills

ServSafe certification

English proficiency

Leadership ability

Communication skills

Dietary practices knowledge

Staff supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED Required

Job description

Beaumont Retirement Services Bryn Mawr campus is seeking a part-time Dining Services team member to prepare meals for Health Center and Personal Care residents, maintain sanitation, and support special events.

Responsibilities include safe food handling, timely service, equipment cleaning, and collaboration with Dietitian and dietary management; requires ServSafe, English proficiency, leadership, and ability to work with residents and staff.