Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Aide

At ALIYA of Highwood, we're committed to providing exceptional care and services to our residents. As a Dietary Aide , you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents receive high-quality food and nutrition services. If you're passionate about patient care and have a strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Responsibilities:

• Review, prepare, and serve meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders

• Prepare and serve residents' nutritional bedtime snacks and substitute foods for residents who refuse served foods

• Maintain a clean and safe environment by ensuring necessary equipment and supplies are maintained and that the facility's standards on Infection Control Precautions are followed

• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures, ensuring utensils and equipment are readily available for next meal

• Prepare and deliver snacks and food carts, trays to designated areas, and serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed

• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and dish room as instructed by supervisor

Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• 1 year of experience in food service or a related field preferred

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English

• Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and the appearance of work areas

• Perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties

• Possess patience, tact, and a cheerful disposition

• Ability to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing food practices

• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

Are You Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care and have a strong attention to detail, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please submit your application for this full-time position at ALIYA of Highwood.