Dietary Assistant

Continuum Healthcare Inc.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Youngstown is seeking a Dietary Aide for flexible and evening hours. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring quality resident services. Ideal candidates should have experience in food service and strong communication skills. Openings available for part-time and full-time shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience providing quality resident services including needs assessment and meeting standards.
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities and prioritize work.
• Working knowledge of sanitary practices related to food handling.

Responsibilities

• Run dishes and silverware through dish machine following proper procedures.
• Serve meals to residents in dining areas adhering to portion control.
• Participate in the departmental cleaning and recycling program.

Skills

Quality resident services

Ability to prioritize work

Sanitary practices

Good communication skills

Education

1 year experience in food service/dietary aide

Job description

Overview

Dietary Aide – PRN

Long-Term Care Facility – Flexible and Evening Hours Available

Responsibilities

• Run dishes and silverware through dish machine following proper procedures and provide excellent resident service within established guidelines
• Clean and maintain certain equipment and areas as designated by management
• Keep sufficient supply of china, silverware, trays, cups and glasses during service periods
• Serve meals to residents in dining areas in accordance with established portion control procedures that are appetizing in appearance
• May be required to complete daily cleaning assignments that include, but are not limited to cleaning up spilled food, drinks and broken dishes, unloading dishwasher and removing empty bottles and disposing of trash
• Participate in the departmental cleaning and recycling program
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with facility/state guidelines

Qualifications

• Experience providing quality resident services including needs assessment, meeting quality standards, and evaluation of resident’s satisfaction
• Ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, has ability to prioritize work and resolve emergencies as they may occur
• Working knowledge of sanitary practices relating to food handling
• Good communication skills and ability to effectively interact with others (residents and families)
• Ability to identify and report problems associated with the daily work routine and provide suggestions for correction of those problems
• Must perform dishwashing tasks
• Part Time and Full Time Openings Available for All Shifts and Food Service/Dietary Aide: 1 year