FT Dietary Aide 6a-2p at Oakview Nursing

OakView Nursing & Rehabilitation; Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to ensure residents receive nutritious meals while maintaining high standards of sanitation and safety. In this role, you will work closely with the facility dietitian to tailor meal plans and oversee the food preparation process. Your ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff will foster a caring environment, while your attention to detail will ensure compliance with health regulations. Join a team that values the dignity and comfort of its residents, and make a meaningful impact in their daily lives.

Qualifications

• Experience in meal preparation and dietary management in a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of sanitation policies and safety precautions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare nutritional meals and oversee food tray line operations.
• Supervise dietary aides and ensure compliance with sanitation regulations.

Skills

Nutritional Meal Preparation

Sanitation Procedures

Supervision Skills

Effective Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Culinary Training

Tools

Food Preparation Equipment

Dietary Management Software

Job description

• Provide nutritional meals to residents, staff and visitors as directed.
• Works closely with facility dietitian to ensure meals meet nutritional needs of the residents. Makes changes to meal plans when necessary with approval from the Dietary Manager.
• Ensures food supplies are appropriate and places orders when necessary.
• Oversees food tray line to ensure trays are prepared according to diet cards in an efficient manner to meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Provide supervision to dietary aides as directed.
• Assure that established sanitation policies and procedures are always followed in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Follow established safety precautions when preforming tasks and using equipment and supplies.
• Assure that work area is clean and free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excess carts, etc.
• Assure that equipment, tools, and supplies are properly stored at all times.
• Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor and keep the supervisor informed of supply needs.
• Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintains the comfort, privacy, and dignity of residents and interacts with them in a manner that displays warmth, respect and promotes a caring environment.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with residents, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
• Attend and participate in meetings and in-services as directed or scheduled.