Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Staff Dietary Aide

Patapsco   Healthcare is looking for someone energetic to fill a dietary aide role in a skilled nursing facility setting. Our ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and committed to maintaining high standards. Working with our company, you can expect flexible shifts, PTO, overtime pay, and a competitive salary.  Limited opportunities available, apply today! 

Benefits: 401k, health, life, vision, and dental insurance, 20 total days PTO (paid time off) in the first year, flexible schedule, overtime pay, DailyPay, premium holiday pay, disability insurance, wellness plans, sign-on bonus for full-time nursing employees, discount programs, employee referral bonus, and stability in the strong leadership/management team who strives & achieves customer service excellence with dedicated staff qualifications.

Duties may include, but not limited to:

• Assisting in identified aspects of food preparation
• Handling food and equipment responsibly according to sanitation policies and procedures
• Delivering food carts, trays, etc. to designated areas as instructed by supervisor
• Providing an enhanced dining service, serving meals in dining rooms and preparing and delivering snacks as directed
• Assisting in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures
• The dietary aide is responsible for cleanliness of work areas, sanitary handling of food, equipment, and utensils and for processing the requests of residents accurately. 
• Above all, ensuring that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes rights

Requirements:   

• High School Diploma/GED Required
• Safe-Serve Certification Required
• Previous food service aide experience is helpful
• Possess working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food and sanitation practices relating to food handling
• Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified and serve food in an appetizing manner
• Possess the ability to positively interact with everyone from residents to government agencies and the general public
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills. 

Physical Requirements: 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, stand on feet for more than 6 hours a day. (Not a complete list)

Preferred Skills:  Dietary experience in a long-term care setting preferred, but not required.

Patapsco Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace.