Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Franklin Court is hiring a Dietary Aide!

Part-Time Positions Available.

Franklin Court Senior Living offers the opportunity to work with a great team of professionals to ensure our residents’ needs are met in a quality and safe environment.

WEEKLY PAY!

We are seeking Dietary Aides to complete our team!

Franklin Court is a personal care facility located in Quakertown, PA. We pride ourselves in the care, compassion, dignity, and safety of our residents and employees and we are looking to expand our team! We believe in developing our employees and promoting from within! 

Employees are required to work every other weekend and every other holiday. 

Benefits (for eligible employees)

• Weekly pay!
• Paid Time Off (full time and part time employees)
• Paid Holidays (full time and part time employees)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance (full time employees only)
• Voluntary benefits including Short Term Disability, Life Insurance, and more (full time employees only)
• 401K with company match! (full time and part time employees)

Position Purpose:  Responsible for dining room set up for meal presentation, delivery of meals to residents, cleaning of dishes, glassware & flatware in work area. 

Essential Functions- Job Duties:  The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:

• Working with coworkers in a team environment promoting quality service, positive communication, and respect of residents. 
• Assists coworkers in preparation of food in accordance with directions and standards. 
• Assists in tray assembly according to dietary requirements.
• Serves food and drinks to residents.
• Assists residents with food consumption when needed (i.e. cutting food, buttering bread, pouring beverages, delivering trays to tables etc...).
• Remove dirty dishes from the dining room and cleans tables/areas. Scrapes dishes, loads and operates dishwasher, and washes/scrubs pots and pans as needed.
• Perform cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, and vacuuming to maintain safe and sanitary work area.
• Make sure any unused food items are covered, labeled, dated, and stored in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Restock prep and service areas as needed to maintain an organized work area.
• Performs additional tasks necessary as directed by the Executive Chef, Cook, or designated person in charge.

• Transports food carts to and from dining areas.
• Prepares and gathers nourishments according to the standards and delivers to dining areas.
• Assists in preparation and service of catering and special dining events.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, Dietary Director, HR Director, or Executive Director.
• Follow all applicable state regulations.

Education & Knowledge Requirements-  Specific education, certification, and licensure:

• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age

Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English language fluently
• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds and move lifted items three (3) to four(4) feet
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop and reach frequently
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and accident prevention
• Knowledge of basic sanitation, food preparation, and the maintenance of kitchen and food service areas

Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred, working papers required for students under 18
• Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred

Cardinal Senior Living LLC is an Equal Opportunity employer.