Dietary Aide

Dietary AideWhen you work at Carillon Senior Living, you'll notice that it's more than a place to retire, it's a thriving community of seniors who are passionate about West Texas values, the Lubbock community and all things Texas Tech. It's a uniquely uplifting community where active older adults enjoy vibrant living, rewarding opportunities, exceptional hospitality, and great friendships. We are currently seeking an experienced Dietary Aide to join our team. If you're looking for a different perspective on healthcare and senior living come join us today!You will enjoy:Comprehensive health insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceAccident insuranceShort-term disability insuranceSupplemental life insurancePersonal life insurancePaid time off starting at 128 hours your first yearTuition reimbursement & scholarship opportunitiesAccess to a 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a Carillon matchEmployee Referral Program resulting in $300 for each successful employment referralOffering Everyday Pay!Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!Who you are:Has effective communication skills, both oral and writtenHigh school diploma/GED preferredMinimum of one year restaurant/senior living or equivalent Dietary Aide experienceAble to see, hear, and communicate clearlyAble to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peersHas empathy for the elderlyAble to plan and organize work, set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standardsAble to stand/walk for 100% of the workdayAble to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independentlyAble to push and pull tray/bus/transport carts weighing up to 150 lbs. independentlyAble to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the workdayMay be exposed to extreme temperatures from the ovens and freezersMay be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicalsSummary:The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.Job Expectations:Exemplify at all times Community standards of cleanliness, sanitation and operational organizationResponsible for adhering to food quality, appearance and presentation standards at all timesProduce and serve menu cycle programs that are compliant with required Nutritional/Dietary criteria as required by local regulations and correctly prepare diets provided per Policy and ProcedureExhibit cooking standards of speed, accuracy, and efficiencyDemonstrate knowledge in all areas of cooking preparation and productionAssist with serving of meals and ware washing as necessaryRepresent the community in a warm and inviting manner, which creates a positive marketing environmentSupports creating a culture where the business decisions made in this position, along with individual employee engagement, drive top-line revenue and occupancyPrepares therapeutic desserts and salads as requiredServes meals in the health centerSets up kitchenette(s) in the health center dining room and breaks down same after mealTransports hot and cold foods to and from the health centerTransports all required non-food items to and from the health centerDocuments food temperatures on a regular basis; adjusting temperatures if necessaryMaintains assigned workstation in a safe and sanitary condition.Accomplishes all work in the order of priority set by supervisorAttends in-service training and education sessions as assignedPerforms specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisorHospitality Focus:Carillon Senior Living fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises as a guide for our interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers, and guests:We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name, and with a smile.We treat everyone with courteous respect.We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.We listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner.We hold ourselves and one another accountable.We embrace and value our differences.We make residents, employees, and guests feel important.We ask, "Is there anything else I can do for you?"We maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times.We pay attention to details.