Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Prestige Care and Rehabilitation - Pinewood Terrace; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care facility in Vancouver is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation and service. The role involves ensuring cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas while adhering to safety protocols. Ideal candidates will possess a Food Handler Permit and demonstrate respect and integrity in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler Permit as required by the State.

Responsibilities

• Assists in food preparation and serving meals.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Follows safety and infection control procedures.

Education

Some high school education

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

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

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
2. Delivers meals to resident rooms or tables and sets up meal trays according to dietary orders and tray cards, ensuring residents are served proper diets and food preferences promptly.
3. Maintains cleanliness of the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining areas, including workspaces and floors.
4. Washes utensils, dishes, and pots and pans using dishwashers or proper handwashing techniques; ensures equipment functions correctly and records temperatures as required.
5. Properly stores, rotates, labels, and discards outdated food in compliance with regulations and policies.
6. Collaborates with dietary staff to ensure equipment functions properly and records temperatures, reporting any faults immediately.
7. Follows safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical procedures, reporting unsafe conditions.
8. Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously, respecting dignity and confidentiality.
9. Prepares the dining room for subsequent meals and ensures supplies are available.
10. Assists with storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
11. Attends training, in-services, and staff meetings.
12. Performs additional duties as assigned.

COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
2. Supports a dignified, caring environment for residents, families, visitors, and staff.
3. Protects privacy and confidentiality of all resident and company information.
4. Maintains a safe working environment and practices safety protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Must possess a Food Handler Permit as required by the State.

EDUCATION

Some high school education preferred.

EEO Statement

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristics. We are committed to diversity and inclusion.