Dietary Aide Full-time

Covington Post Acute, located in Covington, Tennessee, is a Medicare and Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility. It offers care for up to 98 residents in private and semi-private suites. The facility emphasizes a comfortable and engaging environment with indoor and outdoor common spaces, personalized dietary plans, and a variety of social activities. Additional services include nursing, physical and occupational therapy, mental health support, and more.

Why join us?

At Covington Post Acute, we are committed to providing exceptional skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to our residents in a compassionate and supportive environment ensuring our residents thrive in comfort and dignity.

We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of delivering high-quality care. Whether you are an experienced professional or exploring a rewarding career in healthcare, Covington offers a collaborative and growth-focused workplace where your efforts truly make an impact.

Position Overview:

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the opposition if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Assist in preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.
• Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.
• Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.
• Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.
• Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.
• Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.
• Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash the area.
• Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.
• Perform consistent, compliant waste management.
• Obtain food supplies for the next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in a timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.
• Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.
• Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED.
• A minimum of 6 months of experience in skilled nursing is preferred.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.