Dietary Aide

Overview

Dietary Aide – Join Our Team!

Copper Knoll Health and Rehabilitation is looking for a dependable and friendly Dietary Aide to join our team!

Our Dietary Team plays an important role in the health and happiness of our residents. If you enjoy working with people and want to make a difference through excellent food service and hospitality, we would love for you to join our work family.

At Copper Knoll, every job matters, and our team members work together to create a welcoming environment where residents feel cared for and valued.

Why Join Copper Knoll?

• Competitive starting wages with additional pay for experience
• DailyPay – Work today, get paid today!
• $1,000 Employee Referral Bonus
• Quarterly Education Bonus Program
• Monthly celebrations and employee recognition

Dietary Aide Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and food service
• Serve meals to residents in a friendly and professional manner
• Follow sanitation and safety guidelines
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas
• Work with the dietary team to ensure residents receive meals according to dietary needs

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience preferred but not required
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Friendly and positive attitude
• Dependable and willing to learn

Responsibilities

Dietary Aide Essential Functions

• Dietary Aides will prepare and portion food items following recipes and menus
• Being involved in try set up and delivery of meals
• Putting away stock on delivery days
• Dietary Aides will wash and store all pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as sweep and mop floors and any other assigned special cleaning
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Ensure the dietary work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Perform other duties as assigne

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

• Have an understanding of Dining Services procedures and practices.
• Have interpersonal and managerial skills such as:
  • The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to read recipes and menus
• Have a genuine interest in seniors and a willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
  • Have personal integrity and be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.
  • Be able to work harmoniously with Dining Services staff and all other facility personnel
  • Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
  • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
  • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
  • The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Desired qualifications include:
  • High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
  • ServSafe certified or be willing to obtain certification
  • At least one (1) year of experience in a similar position is preferred