Dietary Aides

Pelican Care Centers; Oak Grove (LA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Pelican Care Centers is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to support meal preparation, dining room setup, and patient meal delivery. The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to sanitation standards, and compassionate service in a healthcare setting.

The successful candidate will assist with cooking, operating kitchen equipment, and maintaining cleanliness while ensuring meals reach patients on schedule. Flexibility for varied shifts and attention to patient confidentiality are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and follow safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization.
• Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use.
• Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility.
• Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times.
• Remove plates and serving ware after meals.
• Discard trash and maintain dining areas clean and orderly.
• Monitor stock and inform management of items running low and in need of reordering.
• Assist Food Service Director in menu planning within budget and patient needs.

Skills

Teamwork

Food service

Communication

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use.

• Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility.

• Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times.

• Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal.

• Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times.

• Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events.

• Monitor stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering.

• Assist Food Service Director in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear identification while on duty.

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.

• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines

• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions

• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances

• Must have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, families, and visitors.

• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be flexible to work varied schedule based on special events, emergencies, programs, and trips.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.

• Pushing and pulling heavy objects.

• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.

• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.