Server/Diet Aide -Part Time (Weekends)

GlenBrook Health Center; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with Employer Match

Commuter Reimbursement

Talent development reviews and growth

Job summary

The Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide at GlenBrook Health Center is responsible for meal tray setup and the preparation/portioning of therapeutic diets for the skilled nursing tray line, following physician orders and posted diet menus. You will also assist with setting up the assisted living dining area and take resident meal orders in a courteous manner.

Ideal candidates are customer‑oriented, reliable, and able to follow safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Food handler card (obtainable locally).
• Six months’ experience as a diet aide or diet clerk in a skilled nursing facility preferred but not required; on‑the‑job training provided.
• Ability to understand and follow English instructions, perform simple arithmetic, and interpret measurements and conversions.
• Ability to interpret standardized recipes and follow diet orders and standards.
• Strong empathy for the elderly and excellent patient service skills.
• Reliable, organized, and able to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays for skilled nursing trayline and assisted living dining services.
• Prepare and portion therapeutic diets according to physician orders.
• Take resident meal orders in a courteous manner.
• Clear dining tables and maintain sanitary work areas.
• Assist with nourishment preparation and food presentation.
• Transport foods and non‑food items to/from kitchen; follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Customer service

Empathy

English comprehension

Arithmetic

Measurements

Team player

Food handler card

Job description

Server/Diet Aide

• $21/hr.
• LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Talent development reviews and growth opportunities.
• Commuter Reimbursement.

Server/Diet Aide

Should be available Part-Time: Fri/Sat/Sun

• $21/hr.
• LOTS of Opportunity in a Stable & Beautiful work environment.
• 401k with Employer Match.
• Talent development reviews and growth opportunities.
• Commuter Reimbursement.

General Summary

The Server/Nutrition Services Diet Aide is responsible for meal tray set-up and the preparation/portioning of therapeutic diets for the skilled nursing tray line in accordance with physician orders and posted therapeutic diet menus. Assists with the set-up of the assisted living restaurant style dining room prior to meal service and takes resident meal orders in a courteous manner.

Principle Duties

• Responsible for completing pre and post-meal time checklists for skilled nursing trayline and assisted living dining services.
• Prepares meal trays for skilled nursing trayline and achieves competency in understanding of therapeutic diets. Checks meal trays are delivered in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.
• Takes assisted living resident orders graciously and courteously, listens with patience.
• Clears dishes from dining room tables, before, during and after meal service.
• Assists with the preparation and portioning of nourishments, snacks, salads and desserts.
• Sets up tables in the health center dining rooms and breaks down same after meal.
• Transports hot and cold foods to and from the kitchen. Transports all required non-food items to and from the kitchen.
• Maintains station equipment and work area in safe and sanitary conditions per manufacturer guidelines.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Follows proper food handling techniques and coordinates the use of time, material and equipment to avoid waste and unnecessary expense.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Why You’ll Love GlenBrook

GlenBrook is our 5-star CMS rated health center providing living options in Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. We provide the perfect environment for learning all aspects of restaurant dining and opportunities for growth. Through our talent development review program, we strive to make sure our employees are reaching their goals and working in the role they enjoy. We have a heavy focus on training and provide tuition assistance as well as some scholarships. We survey our employees annually and listen to feedback to make changes to ensure the best work environment.

What You Will Bring

Our ideal candidate will be reliable and follow safety procedures and duties assigned by a supervisor.

• Strong desire to work with and have empathy for the elderly.
• Excellent customer service and listening skills.
• Be reliable, organized and a team player.
• Food handler card (obtainable through community)
• Six month’s experience as a diet aide or diet clerk in a skilled nursing facility preferred but not required. Will train on-the-job.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
• Ability to interpret standardized recipes, instructions, specifications and standards.
• Ability to plan and organize work, set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.

Our company is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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