Dietary Server

The Orchard Ltd; Squirrel Hill (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to support meal preparation and service for residents. Responsibilities include following specific meal orders, maintaining hygiene standards, and assisting residents during meals.

Candidates should have proven dietary aide experience, basic sanitation knowledge, and good communication. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with food services certification considered a plus.

Qualifications

• Must have proven experience as a dietary aide.
• Experience in customer service is a plus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Able to prepare meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents receive appropriate food.
• Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, helping residents with eating and cleaning up after meals.
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures.
• Setting up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order.
• Serving meals and ensuring food safety/hygiene procedures are followed.

Skills

Dietary aide experience

Customer service

Sanitation knowledge

Meal preparation

Cookware operation

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food services certification (preferred)

Tools

Cookware

Bakeware

Cooking appliances

Job description

Requirements and skills

Proven experience as a dietary aide

Further experience in customer service will be appreciated

Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines

Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions

Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances

Friendly with good communication skills

Good physical condition and stamina

High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus

Job Duties

Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members

Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members

Strong attention to detail

Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food

Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, helping residents with eating and cleaning up after meals

Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures

Setting up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order

Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times

Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms

Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.

Discard leftovers and take out garbage

Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware

Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items

Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations

Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning