Nutrition Services Dietary Aide

pgsnf; Center (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to enhance the dining experience for residents. In this role, you will assist the food service team in meal preparation, ensure adherence to sanitation standards, and maintain a clean dining environment. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents while working in a supportive and rewarding atmosphere. Join a team that values your contributions and provides competitive benefits, including health insurance and paid time off. If you are passionate about nutrition and care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Company Paid Life Insurance

401k Retirement Savings

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Gym Membership Discounts

Pay on Demand

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Food handlers’ card required for safe food handling and sanitation.
• Previous experience in food service is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and ensure proper sanitation practices.
• Serve meals and maintain cleanliness in dining and kitchen areas.

Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Sanitation Practices

Food Preparation Techniques

Education

Food Handlers Card

Previous Experience in Food Service

Tools

Food Preparation Tools

Sanitation Equipment

Job description

Nutrition Services - Dietary Aide

Pine Grove Nursing Center

Center, TX

Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center, TX has an opportunity for a Nutrition Services - Dietary Aide to join our team! A rewarding career is waiting for you at a great facility that specializes in long-term and rehabilitative care!

As the Nutrition Services - Dietary Aide at Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center, TX, you will assist the food service team in creating a positive and healthy dining experience for residents. The Nutrition Services Dietary Aide ensures that meals, snacks and hospitality items are prepared, and the dining room is set up within the correct serving times; and in addition, will work along with other department staff to ensure the desired service and clean-up of meals, snacks and hospitality areas.

Come be a part of our mission to provide superior clinical care, rehabilitation, wellness, and supportive services that meet the wants, needs, and expectations of our patients and residents. We offer competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, holiday pay, paid time off, employee appreciation events and much more.

At Pine Grove Nursing Center in Center, TX, you will be a part of a well-respected facility that is making an impact in the lives of our residents, our team, and the community in which we serve. We look forward to you joining our team!

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Safe Food Handling

1. Understands and follows guidelines for food handling and storage, including all raw and prepared foods.
2. Tests and records temperatures of hot and cold foods; records temperature of cold food storage areas. Corrects or addresses negative results to the attention of the Nutrition Services Manager.
3. Properly discards expired or contaminated food items.
4. Properly performs and enforces hand washing, wearing of gloves, and use of hair restraints.
5. Complies with established infection control and universal precaution policies and procedures & uses required protective wear when performing daily tasks.

Food Preparation

1. Follows and enforces methods to control cross-contamination.
2. Prepares food using standardized recipes and in the required amount specified by production worksheets and in accordance with special diet requirements.
3. Uses available tools (spreadsheet, prep-at-a-glance, production guides) to ensure timely and correct meal production and portion control. Incorporate steps to properly pull, thaw and prep foods in advance of production need.
4. Ensures foods prepared are served within meal serving hours and that quality, temperature and appearance of food is preserved.

General Food Service Duties

1. Serves meal in accordance with facility methods and using correct portion control and plating / presentation guidelines.
2. Performs daily and scheduled cleaning of kitchen and equipment in accordance with established sanitation procedures.
3. Ensures work area is properly cleaned and sanitized after each task.
4. Ensures serving line and dining rooms are correctly set up and cleaned after use, including tasks such as rolling flatware, setting tables, maintaining tabletop condiments and centerpieces and other duties as assigned.
5. Properly stores, chills, and reheats leftovers for later use.
6. Cleans and arranges food storage areas.
7. Assists other department staff as needed to ensure timely production, service, and clean-up.
8. Completes kitchen close duties (PM shift) as assigned by Nutrition Services Manager or directed by cook in charge.
9. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Food handlers’ card required.
2. Previous experience preferred.
3. Must have fundamental understanding of sanitation, cleanliness, and personal hygiene.
4. Must be able to tactfully communicate with co-workers, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and the general public.
5. Must have regular, predictable, and dependable attendance.

Benefits:

1. Medical Insurance
2. Dental Insurance
3. Vision Insurance
4. Company Paid Life Insurance
5. 401k Retirement Savings
6. Supplemental Voluntary Benefits
7. Paid Time Off with Cash-Out and Donation Options
8. Paid Holidays
9. Pay on Demand - Payday Advance
10. Gym Membership and Fitness Program Discounts
11. Employee Discounts on Everyday Purchases and Services
12. Access to Automobile and Home Insurance Marketplace
13. and more!