Dietary Assistant

Volunteers of America National Services (VOANS); Montrose (CO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team at The Homestead at Montrose as a Dietary Assistant! This role is crucial in providing quality food service to our residents, ensuring their nutritional needs are met while adhering to state and federal regulations. You'll work in a supportive environment that values dignity and respect for all individuals. Enjoy a part-time schedule with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. Experience the fulfillment of making a difference in the lives of the elderly while being part of a recognized Great Place to Work for six consecutive years. Embrace the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally!

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Saving Account (FSA)

403(b) with discretionary contribution

Paid Vacation/Sick Time

Employee Referral Program

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness program

Life insurance option

Short term disability

Qualifications

• Experience in dietary service is preferred, especially in institutional settings.
• Ability to read and understand food preparation instructions and diet orders.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality food service according to regulations and resident needs.
• Assist in food preparation, serving, and cleaning duties as assigned.

Skills

Institutional dietary service experience

Ability to work with the elderly

Understanding of food preparation procedures

Coordination and dexterity

Strength and endurance

Ability to work in varying temperatures

Tools

Dietary equipment

Job description

The Homestead at Montrose
Montrose, CO 81401, USA

Description

Come join our awesome team at The Homestead at Montrose as a Dietary Assistant!

The Homestead at Montrose is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization.

Hourly Pay: $16.65-$19.05 per hour based on experience.

Schedule: Part Time, 26 hours per pay period; Friday/Monday and every other weekend 11:30am - 6:30pm

Employer/Employee Benefits (some require full-time status):

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Saving Account (FSA)
• 403(b) - with discretionary contribution
• Paid Vacation/Sick Time
• Employee Referral Program

Benefits with minimal to no cost to employees (some require full-time status):

• Up to 18% Additional base Pay in lieu of waiving benefits (must meet hours requirement)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness program
• Life insurance (with an option to purchase additional)
• Short term disability
• Loan program
• Ministry Program

The Dietary Assistant is to provide quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and to meet the nutritional and individual needs of the residents.

Required Qualifications:

• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.
• Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
• Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
• Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous physical demands of such responsibilities as preparing food items, carrying quantity foods, serving meals, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning assigned work areas.
• Ability to work in an area that is often very hot/cold.
• Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or cook.
• Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Management Team and/or cook.
• Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.
• Upon hire and annually, complete competency / skills set checklist to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services department through simulation, direct observation, computer-based learning, written test or documentation review.
• Follows reporting procedures for the following:
• Observed resident concerns.
• Supply and equipment need.
• Damaged, unsafe, malfunctioning equipment.
• Conditions related to breeding insects, rodents, or other vermin.

At The Homestead at Montrose, our approach to care grows out of respect for the human spirit and the belief that the right to dignity doesn’t diminish with age. Compassion, empathy, personal attention and concern for emotional and spiritual wellbeing are at the core of how we help every resident feel cherished and at home. We want our staff to love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package.

Come join our team and learn why Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 6 years running by its employees and our employees said their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”.

Take pride in helping others and join us today!

At VOANS, we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best.