Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Thrive Rehab of Pearland redefines transitional care as the first facility of it’s kind. We combine a progressive model of healthcare with an atmosphere of hospitality and the amenities of a fine luxury resort, designed for guests who require short-term medical therapy or treatment after a hospital stay.  As a company local to Houston, we are seeking a candidate will a helpful attitude and friendly demeanor. 

We are currently looking for Dietary Aids with excellent customer service - energetic, friendly and caring - to provide our guests with personal fine dining. 

Dietary Aides are responsible for the delivery of services provided by the Food Service Department. Coordinates and communicates with all food services and other team members in maintaining a holistic perspective of care and services for each resident. Assists Dining Services team in preparation, presentation of highest quality meals and service, and to perform duties as required for the smooth operation of the Dining Services Department.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• As directed, performs all dietary services mentioned in the Resident Handbook and Care Plan
• Supports food services programs that will stimulate and maximize the unique interests and attributes for each resident
• Promptly resolves any potential food services and care coordination problems with all involved team members and team leaders
• Under the direction of the supervisor assists all food service personnel in whatever manner necessary to properly serve the residents. Fills drinking glasses as needed. Sets and resets all tables in dining room as needed
• Monitors: salad bar, beverage and service stations. Refills whatever is needed as directed
• Helps the cook with serving all meals. Assists in cleaning dining room tables and dining area if necessary upon request by supervisor
• Washes all utensils, chinaware, eating silverware and glassware for reset of the dining area. Washes and dries coffee pots and cleans coffee urn to include the beverage bar and additional areas as assigned
• Cleans up entire dish room, including washing floor mats, draining and cleaning dishwasher and shining stainless steel. Cleans and organizes janitor's closet. Sweeps and mops dish room and kitchen floors, storage areas, the employee break room and delivery entrance as scheduled or requested by management. Vacuums dining room floor as needed.
• Delivers room service trays as instructed.
• Presents a professional demeanor that communicates to current and prospective residents the corporate philosophy of service, goodwill, and genuine interest in the resident’s unique needs.
• Other duties as assigned

Other Requirements:

• Push, pull, lift at least 30 pounds. Frequent transporting of residents in a wheelchair.
• Must be able to stand, walk, stoop, bend for periods of up to eight hours with breaks as provided for in the employee handbook.
• Good communication skills, verbal and written; English language skills adequate to allow communication with residents and staff, and to understand written and verbal instructions.
• Has familiarity and willingness to work with the elderly population.
• Must be able to routinely follow written and verbal instructions