Dietary Assistant - Full-Time Evening Shift

Pioneer Trace Healthcare & Rehabilitation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Assistant to support food preparation and delivery while adhering to health and safety guidelines. This role involves setting tables, serving meals, and ensuring proper sanitation of kitchen equipment. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and the ability to follow directions effectively. Join a team that values safety and quality care for residents, where your contributions make a significant impact on daily operations and resident satisfaction. If you are passionate about providing excellent service in a healthcare setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must meet health requirements imposed by law.
• Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel and residents.

Responsibilities

• Set tables, serve food, and clear tables using proper sanitary techniques.
• Properly wash, sanitize, and store dishes and equipment.
• Participate in all required inservice training.

Skills

Ability to follow direction

Ability to read, speak, write and understand English

Tactful communication

Education

8th grade education or equivalent

Job description

We provide medical masks and PPE to all employees to help protect our residents, staff and their families.

DIETARY ASSISTANT

This position is responsible for assisting with the storage, preparation, sanitation and delivery of food consistent with local, state and federal guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 8th grade education or equivalent.
• Able to follow direction.
• Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
• Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.
• Meet all health requirements imposed by law.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set tables, serve food and clear tables using proper sanitary technique.
• Set up dietary trays in a sanitary manner consistent with pre-planned menu and in accordance with physician prescribed diet.
• Proper removal of dietary trays and transport to dishwashing area.
• Properly washes, sanitizes and stores dishes and equipment.
• Performs assigned cleaning duties.
• Inspects all equipment for proper functioning and safety prior to and during use. Notifies Maintenance immediately of repair needs.
• Follows established safety and infection control procedures.
• Participates in all required inservice training.
• Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
• Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
• Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.