Resident Dining & Nutrition Aide — Daily Pay + Benefits

EHG; Stanardsville (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental + Vision

401k

Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

1.5 Holiday Pay

1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked

Employee recognition programs

Daily Pay

Job summary

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and serving while maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Director.

The role expects involvement in meal/service delivery, tray checks for diet preferences, and coordination of supplies. Prior hospital or long-term care dietary experience is preferred, with strong English communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.
• Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.
• Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.
• Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.
• Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.
• Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.
• Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.
• Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
• Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
• Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.
• Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.
• Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.
• Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.
• Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.
• Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment, as assigned.
• Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.
• Stock and store food items, as assigned.
• Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.
• Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.
• Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Skills

Verbal and written English com

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Eastern Health Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food preparation and serving while maintaining clean kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Director.

The role expects involvement in meal/service delivery, tray checks for diet preferences, and coordination of supplies. Prior hospital or long-term care dietary experience is preferred, with strong English communication and confidentiality.