Dietary Aide - FT

Dietary Aide - FT

We're looking for a full-time dietary aide for a senior living community in Washington DC.

Wage rate: $19.48 to $21.53 per hour commensurate with experience.

Great benefits include:

• Round trip shuttle transportation from Ft Totten and Friendship Heights Metro stations for all employees.
• Full time • Medical, dental & vision coverage • Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance • Company-paid life insurance • Paid time off (PTO) accrual • Paid holidays • Educational and US citizenship scholarship opportunities • Onsite CPR training • Certified dementia practitioner training * • Well-being model • Eligible employees may receive annual employee recognition from residents • UKG wallet (daily pay) • Free use of community pool and fitness center • Training and growth opportunities • Tickets to work • Pet insurance *available for select employees

About Ingleside at Rock Creek:

Ingleside at Rock Creek is a not-for-profit, CARF-accredited, life plan community nestled alongside Washington, DC's beautiful Rock Creek Park. A diverse group of people whose experiences and interests create the perfect balance for stylish retirement living in this engaging community. Ingleside at Rock Creek is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF certified, and Sage certified.

Job summary:

This position is primarily responsible for preparing and delivering meals to the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit on a daily basis. Additional responsibilities include adhering to all state and federal regulations, assisting residents with the selection of food, etc.

Job requirements:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or equal to six (6) months dietary experience in service and nutrition; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service skills, and knowledge on state and federal regulations.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensures day to day needs of residents are met through proper preparation and attention to dietary requirements.
• Stocks, cleans, and checks snack pantry; ensures all snacks are within expiration date and well organized, etc.
• Maintains sanitation in dining services departments; reports findings to Dietary Manager or Director of Dining Services as needed.
• Implements set up and clean-up of dining areas for meals and/or special functions; ensures cleanliness and proper arrangement of tables and chairs.
• Performs variety of services to include waiting tables, taking meal orders, and busing tables.
• Ensures all assigned tasks are completed and comply with all state and federal health regulations.
• Assists with record keeping reports, i.e., meal tallies, tray temperature reports, test trays, refrigerator temperature reports, etc. on a daily basis.
• Adheres to all state and federal health regulations; complies with all policies and procedures of Dining services.
• Maintains clean, neat, and organized work area in Health Center and Assisted Living Unit kitchen; ensures tray line area is sanitized.
• Preparation duties
• Prepares food for residents in the Health Center and Assisted Living Unit; ensures all trays are accurate and meet nutritional needs for residents.
• Assures the highest quality food by maintaining proper food temperatures and serving with proper sanitary conditions.
• Produces all the food for the residents for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks between meals as required to meet their nutritional needs.
• Corrects shortages during meals with substitution of items of equal or greater popularity, reports substitution to Dietary manager.
• Sets up trays and/or tables for the next meal service; maintains accuracy of trays/tables.

EEO statement:

As an employer committed to Equal Employment Opportunity, Ingleside recruits, hires, and promotes qualified persons in all job classifications without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, covered veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.