Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Prestige Senior Living; Longview (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a caring and dedicated team as a Dietary Aide - Server at a forward-thinking assisted living facility. In this vital role, you will assist with food preparation and service, ensuring that residents receive their meals with dignity and respect. Your attention to detail will help maintain a clean and sanitary environment, and your warm demeanor will create a welcoming atmosphere for residents and their families. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of seniors while working in a supportive and inclusive environment. If you are passionate about providing excellent service and care, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handler Permit as required by the State.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and serving meals to residents.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Follow safety and sanitation practices at all times.

Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Customer Service

Food Safety Compliance

Education

Some High School Education

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Position Summary

The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department.

• Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
• Responsible for delivering meals to resident rooms or tables and setting up meal trays in accordance with dietary orders and tray cards. Ensures residents are served proper diet and food preferences in a timely manner.
• Keeps the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining room clean and sanitary at all times, including work areas and floors.
• Cleans utensils, dishes, and pots and pans by operating the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes. Ensures dishwasher is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of dishwasher. Properly stores pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with State and local guidelines and Prestige policy. Discards outdated food.
• Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.
• Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, meets confidentiality standards, and promotes resident and staff rights.
• Resets the dining room for the next meal and ensures supplies are available for upcoming meals.
• Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Company Wide Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents’ families, visitors, and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

Qualifications And Experience

Must have Food Handler Permit as required by the State.

Education

Some High School education preferred.

EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED – At Prestige, it is our promise to personally touch lives every day. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce that respects all backgrounds and experiences.