PRN Dietary Aide

Eden Senior Care; Yeadon (Delaware County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in post-acute care is looking for a dedicated PRN Dietary Aide to join their team. This role is essential in providing residents with nutritious meals and ensuring a pleasant dining experience. You will be responsible for food preparation, timely meal delivery, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen. If you have a passion for food service and a commitment to quality care, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive, family-like environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of safe food handling techniques is essential.
• Ability to read and write appropriately for the role.

Responsibilities

• Ensure meals are served attractively and on time.
• Prepare and pre-portion food according to menus.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Handling Techniques

Effective Communication

Attention to Detail

Patience and Politeness

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

EDEN EAST

EDEN EAST is a portfolio of skilled nursing on the East Coast. As an industry-leading provider of post-acute care, Eden is dedicated to changing the way healthcare is delivered. We are passionate about elevating and supporting our employees, who are the core of the care and love we provide, fostering a family-like environment where residents are treated like family.

Edenbrook Yeadon is seeking a dedicated and positive PRN Dietary Aide to join our team.

This role is vital in ensuring our residents receive nutritious, delicious meals and snacks served with care and attention. You will handle various tasks in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring food is prepared, served, and cleaned up following established procedures and health standards.

Essential Functions:

• Food Presentation: Ensure all meals are served attractively and appetizingly, considering residents' dietary needs and preferences.
• Timely Meal Delivery: Follow schedules to deliver meals and snacks promptly, ensuring residents receive their meals on time.
• Food Preparation: Prepare and pre-portion food as directed, ensuring correct quantities according to menus and diet orders.
• Food Temperature Maintenance: Monitor and maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service, recording temperatures as required.
• Accurate Meal Service: Serve meals and snacks accurately, following menus, diet orders, and individual preferences.
• Portion Control: Use appropriate utensils to ensure consistent serving sizes.
• Dishwashing and Sanitization: Wash dishes and utensils per procedures, record water temperatures and sanitizer levels, and report issues promptly.
• Cleanliness and Organization: Keep work areas clean and organized, storing items properly to prevent contamination.
• Flexibility and Assistance: Assist in various tasks within the dietary department as needed to ensure smooth operations.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of safe food handling techniques.
• Ability to read and write appropriately for the role.
• Effective communication with residents and families.
• Patience and politeness.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in English, verbal and written.