Resident Kitchen & Service Specialist

Manor Lake Hickory; Woodstock (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Manor Lake Hickory is seeking a compassionate dietary aide to assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks to residents, following established guidelines.

You will support portion control, hygiene, safety policies, and collaborate with the Culinary Director and Executive Director to maintain a service-oriented environment.

Experience with seniors preferred; must be 18+, read/write English, and able to stand for long periods.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Experience working with seniors is preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required with some college preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.
• Complete required training for but not limited to serving alcohol in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Conduct yourself professionally and contribute to a service-oriented environment through appearance, communication, and interactions with residents, families, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas along with placing clean items in proper storage areas.
• Assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences before distribution to residents.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
• Treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Review and promptly report to the Culinary Director all resident complaints and grievances.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Safely and effectively handle infectious waste and/or blood and body fluids with appropriate safety gear.
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods, obtain food supplies for next meals.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents to the Culinary Director and/or Executive Director.
• Assist the Culinary Director as necessary and recommend changes as required, ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects, or requests as requested by the Culinary Director or Executive Director.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Empathy

Patience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college preferred

Job description

Manor Lake Hickory is seeking a compassionate dietary aide to assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks to residents, following established guidelines.

You will support portion control, hygiene, safety policies, and collaborate with the Culinary Director and Executive Director to maintain a service-oriented environment.

Experience with seniors preferred; must be 18+, read/write English, and able to stand for long periods.