Patient-Focused Dietary Aide – Food Service & Prep

OPCO Skilled Management; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal service and preparation for patients and staff at our nursing center in Longview, Texas. You will follow center procedures, assist cooks, and help with labeling nourishments and beverages.

You will be expected to read and understand English, communicate effectively, and uphold sanitation, organization and safety standards. Prior experience in food service and long-term care is preferred.

Qualifications

• The dietary aide candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.
• Prior experience in food service preferred.
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation guidelines.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading English

Sanitation knowledge

Safety awareness

Prior food service experience

Long-term care experience

Job description

OPCO Skilled Management is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal service and preparation for patients and staff at our nursing center in Longview, Texas. You will follow center procedures, assist cooks, and help with labeling nourishments and beverages.

You will be expected to read and understand English, communicate effectively, and uphold sanitation, organization and safety standards. Prior experience in food service and long-term care is preferred.