Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Prestige Senior Living; Pendleton (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestige Senior Living in Pendleton, OR is seeking a Dietary Aide - Server to support food preparation, service, and general dietary department duties in a resident-focused setting.

Responsibilities include meal service with portion control, delivering meals, and maintaining sanitation. Must have a Food Handler Permit and high school education is preferred. Training and safety protocols are part of the role to promote a respectful, confidential atmosphere for residents and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have Food Handler Permit as required by the State.
• High school education is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation of food and serve meals, snacks, and beverages with proper portion control and sanitation.
• Deliver meals to resident rooms or tables and set up meal trays per dietary orders.
• Keep kitchen, dining areas, and equipment clean and sanitary at all times.
• Cleans utensils and dishes; operate dishwasher or handwashing; monitor temperatures.
• Store and label food properly, rotate stock, discard outdated food.
• Record equipment temperatures and report faults; support safety and infection control practices.

Skills

Food service

Sanitation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Handler Permit

Some High School education preferred

Job description

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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.