Detroit Dietary Aide

Who We Are:

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide position for our 59-bed Skilled Nursing Facility,

Are YOU a compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional seeking to make a difference in the lives of patients? The Laundry position at Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center might be the perfect opportunity for you. Join our team and be part of a company that values its employees and provides exceptional care to those in need.

What We Offer:

• Outstanding Benefit Package

• 7 Paid Holidays

• Room for Growth

• Great Team & Longevity

• Competitive Wages

• 401k Plus Match

Position Summary: 

Food and Nutrition aide is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. They assist in the cleaning and organization of the kitchen.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

· Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes.

· Set up trays quickly and accurately in a neat and attractive arrangement according to posted menu at food stations on central tray line.

· Place foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc., appropriate to meal and resident preferences on trays.

· Carefully follow directions in serving modified diets, adhering to mealtime schedules, and following standardized recipes and methods of preparation. Adheres to specified portion controls.

· Deliver cart with food trays to resident areas and assist with tray distribution, as required.

· Return food carts from resident areas to the dishwashing area. Clear trays and wash soiled dishware.

· Prepare appropriate snacks or special nourishments according to specifications and ensure delivery at proper time.

· Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements. Wear hairnet or hair cap in food service areas.

· Clean work areas and equipment such as counter tops, steam table, coffee urn, and refrigerators.

· Know and report potential sanitation safety hazards in the kitchen, dining room or other areas to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and equipment malfunctions to the Environmental Services Manager.

· Transport garbage to outdoor receptacle as needed.

· Adhere to Standard Precautions and facility Infection Control policies and procedures.

· Adhere to the dietary cleaning schedules.

· Maintain courteous, tactful, and helpful manner when dealing with residents, staff, and visitors.

· Adhere to patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

· Store food items and supplies appropriately.

· Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.

· Perform other duties and functions as required.

Lafayette Parks' Expectations of all Employees:

• Adheres to all Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts self in a manner consistent with our core values at all times.
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude with all work-related contacts.
• Consistently reports to work on time, prepared to perform the duties of the position.
• Meets productivity standards and performs duties as workload necessitates.
• Maintains the privacy of all patient information and company proprietary information.
• Treat residents, family members, visitors, and team members with respect and dignity.

Lafayette Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.