Senior Care Dietary Aide - Flexible Shifts & Growth

Generationshealthcare; La Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

Career growth

Job summary

Generations Healthcare's Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehab in La Mesa, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service operations in a caring, patient-focused environment.

As a Dietary Aide you will assist the Dietitian and Food Services Director, help serve meals, prepare trays, stock supplies, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation while following facility policies. Flexible full-time or part-time shifts with competitive pay and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate

Responsibilities

• Work with the facility’s Dietitian/ Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Communication skills

Job description

Generations Healthcare's Arbor Hills Skilled Nursing and Rehab in La Mesa, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service operations in a caring, patient-focused environment.

As a Dietary Aide you will assist the Dietitian and Food Services Director, help serve meals, prepare trays, stock supplies, and maintain cleanliness and sanitation while following facility policies. Flexible full-time or part-time shifts with competitive pay and benefits are offered.