Dietary Assistant - Evenings

Magnolia Health Systems; Portland (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Schedule bonuses

Paid Vacation

Continuing Education

Tuition Assistance

Job summary

Persimmon Ridge Rehabilitation Centre in Portland, Indiana is seeking a Dietary Assistant for the evening shift. You will help prepare, serve and deliver meals, assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and inventory, and ensure trays match diet requirements.

The role requires reading/writing ability, good communication with residents and staff, and the stamina for standing and lifting. This position offers a supportive team and benefits as part of a skilled nursing facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances, and floors.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, collect soiled items and store clean items properly.
• Distribute and collect menus and verify tray accuracy with respect to menus and diets.
• Ensure food and supplies for next meals are available and help inventory and store incoming items.

Skills

Reading & writing

Communication

Emotional health

Education

Elementary education

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: Evening 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

• 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.
• That 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.
• That can 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.

• 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.