Dietary Assistant/Dishwasher - Alameda

Rockport Healthcare Services; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services in Alameda, CA, is seeking a kitchen assistant to ensure timely preparation and delivery of nutritious meals and supplements for residents, in line with physician orders and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, sanitary kitchen, reading and applying English-language instructions, and collaborating with staff to deliver high-quality consumer service while protecting resident rights.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver nutritious meals and supplements to residents per physician orders and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a safe, sanitary kitchen environment and follow sanitation principles.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required; report problems to supervisor promptly.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation with other staff.
• Present a professional image to consumers and protect resident rights.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication

Read and understand English

Sanitation, organization and safety

Prior experience in food service

Prior experience in long-term care

Job description

Principal Responsibilities: TECHNICAL
• Performs tasks to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of nutritious attractive meals and supplements to all residents according to physician’s orders and in compliance with Federal, State and Company requirements.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment. ADMINISTRATIVE
• Attends all meetings and in-services as required.
• Reports problems and needs to the supervisor in a timely manner.
• Promotes teamwork and cooperation with other staff.
QUALIFICATIONS
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.
CONSUMER SERVICE
• Presents professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adheres to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensures all patient/resident rights are protected.