Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Aide

Summary:

Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Director.

Benefits and Perks:

·         Health Insurance

·         Dental + Vison

·         401k

·         Tuition reimbursement through ECPI

·         1.5 Holiday Pay

·         1.5 Overtime Pay for every hour worked over 40 hours per week

·         Employee recognition programs

·         Daily Pay

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

•        Meet physical and sensory requirements stated below, and be able to work in the described environment.

•        Identify and participate in process improvement initiatives that improve the customer experience, enhance work flow, and/or improve the work environment.

•        Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.

•        Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.

•        Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.

•        Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.

•        Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.

•        Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.

•        Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.

•        Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.

•        Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment, as assigned.

•        Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.

•        Stock and store food items, as assigned.

•        Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.

•        Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.

•        Other special projects and duties, as assigned.

Job Requirements:

•        High school diploma or GED required or equivalent related work experience.

•        Experience in hospital or long-term care facility dietary department preferred.

•        Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

•        Highest level of professionalism with the ability to maintain confidentiality.

•        Ability to communicate at all levels of organization and work well within a team environment in support of company objectives.

•        Customer service oriented with the ability to work well under pressure.

•        Strong attention to detail and accuracy, excellent organizational skills with ability to prioritize, coordinate and simultaneously maintain multiple projects with high level of quality and productivity.

•        Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

•        Ability to work with minimal supervision, take initiative and make independent decisions.

•        Ability to deal with new tasks without the benefit of written procedures.

•        Approachable, flexible and adaptable to change.

•        Function independently, and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with employees and vendors.

Physical and Sensory Requirements:

•        Moderate physical activity:

·         Push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of fifty (50) pounds to a minimum height of three (3) feet and be

·         able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of fifty (50) feet.

·         Standing and/or walking for more than eight (8) hours per day.

·         Bending and/or stooping for more than one (1) hour at a time.

About Eastern Healthcare Group:

Eastern Health Group is a family of skilled nursing facilities and rehabilitation centers. We are resident-centered and quality-focused! Our workplace culture is all about uplifting people. We are committed to creating a nurturing, family-like atmosphere where staff develop meaningful relationships with residents and where exceptional patient outcomes are the standard.