Dietary and Food Aide

Explore Numerous Nearby Locations for Your Convenience! Schedule an Interview First - Apply Afterwards DISCOVER CAREERS, WELL LIVED. Our mission at Sevita is to create a world where every person has the right to live well. As a Caregiver, you’ll provide assistance and strategies to the individuals we serve to help them live well in their community and environment. Each day, the connections you make and the compassion you bring make a difference in the lives of our participants. You’ll work alongside a dedicated team of clinical staff and supportive supervisors, while you grow your career. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. OUR MISSION AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The MENTOR Network is a mission-based organization dedicated to providing high quality services to those we serve. Therefore, to deliver on our mission, The Network expects every employee to perform his or her job first and foremost in accordance with the Company’s mission. Summary Assists in the food preparation and serving of meals to individuals receiving services, maintains and cleans the kitchen and dining area, and provides assistance in a manner that supports the personal dignity of the individuals. Essential Job Functions To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential function listed below: Learns standard dietary practices and skills through active on-the-job training under more experienced staff. Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures. Assures presentation and preparation of all menu items adhere to established standards, procedures and policies. Develops and maintains adequate food/supplies, orders as required. Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving utensils. Maintains cleanliness of kitchen area on an on-going basis. Reports any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to supervisor. Adheres to policy requiring the timely reporting of individual receiving services and/or employee injuries evidenced by his/her attendance at orientation and annual mandatory education programs. Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding individuals’ rights. Promotes independence, choice, and empowerment of individuals receiving services and treats individuals with dignity and respect. Performs other related duties and activities as required. Supervisory Responsibilities None required. Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required to perform the job: Education And Experience High School diploma or equivalent. Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations None required. Other Skills And Abilities N/A Other Requirements N/A Physical Requirements Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Americans With Disabilities Act Statement External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions either unaided or with assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined on a case by case basis via the interactive process. Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We’ve made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law #J-18808-Ljbffr Sevita