Dietary Assistant/Dishwasher - Alta Vista

Rockport Healthcare Services; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockport Healthcare Services is seeking a dedicated food service professional to ensure timely preparation and delivery of nutritious meals and supplements to residents in compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe, sanitary work environment, effective communication, and collaboration with staff to meet patient rights and satisfaction standards in a long-term care setting.

Qualifications

• Excellent 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

• Timely preparation and delivery of nutritious meals and supplements according to physician orders and in compliance with requirements.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Report problems and needs to the supervisor promptly.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation with other staff.
• Present professional image to consumers through dress, behavior and speech.
• Adhere to Company standards for resolving consumer concerns.
• Ensure all patient/resident rights are protected.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

English reading

Sanitation basics

Food service experience

Long-term care background

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.