Dietary Assistant - 2nd Shift

Magnolia Health Systems; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance through United Healthcare

Dental Insurance through Paramount Dental

Vision Insurance through EyeMed Vision

Paid Vacation Accrual Program

Career Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Magnolia Health Systems is hiring a Dietary Assistant at Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Portland, Indiana. The role includes supervising dietary activities and assisting in meal preparation and delivery.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills, an ability to read and write English, and be capable of heavy lifting. Benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, and tuition assistance programs.

Qualifications

• Completion of elementary education or ability to follow oral and written directions.
• Good emotional health; capable of standing, bending, and heavy lifting.
• Prior experience in a dietary or healthcare environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation, service, and delivery of meals.
• Cleaning duties for work areas, tables, and equipment.
• Ensure food and supplies are available for next meals.

Skills

Ability to read and write in English

Communication skills with residents and families

Ability to remain calm under stress

Job description

Job Description

Dietary Assistants are a valuable member of our health care team who work to supervise and direct the dietary department and assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and maintaining its programs and activities. Shift: 2nd Shift

About us

Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is a skilled nursing facility located in Portland, Indiana. Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is seeking a Dietary Assistant to become a part of our team where our primary goal is to provide exceptional care to our residents.

About the Role

Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is seeking a Dietary Assistant.

Responsibilities

• To assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• To assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances, and floors.
• To assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
• To assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completion and accuracy of menu and diet preferences prior to distribution to residents.
• To ensure that food and supplies for the next meals are readily available and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods, supplies, and equipment.

About you

The ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to read and write in English, ability to communicate with residents, families, personnel and support agencies and ability to remain calm under stress.
• Must display good emotional health and be capable of extended periods of standing, bending, and heavy lifting.

Benefits

• Health Insurance through United Healthcare
• Dental Insurance through Paramount Dental
• Vision Insurance through EyeMed Vision
• Supplemental Insurance Policies such as: Short Term Disability, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident, and Life Insurance
• Paid Vacation Accrual Program
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Weekend Bonuses
• Holiday Pay – Starts immediately with no waiting period
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Continuing Education Programs
• Tuition Assistance Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre is an equal opportunity employer and gives employment and promotional consideration without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected class as defined by local, state, or federal law.