Dietary Aide

Dietary AideFounded in 1966, Friendship offers diverse senior living accommodations, award-winning care, new and innovative services, as well as specialized rehab and therapy, to over 1,500 residents and patients each day. With four campuses, the earliest dating back to 1919, Friendship has grown to offer the full continuum of care, including independent living, assisted living, home care, outpatient therapy, inpatient rehab, long-term care and Alzheimer's and memory care. As a non-profit, Friendship provides a caring community to serve a wide-range of residents including those with limited financial means.Friendship is looking for Full-Time Dietary Aides to join our Friendship Health and Rehab South team, located in Roanoke, VA. The Dietary 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.Shifts Available:5:00 am - 1:30 pm, working every other weekend6:30 am - 3:00 pm, working every other weekendRoles & Responsibilities:Correctly and safely uses kitchen equipment and utensils for food preparation, service and cleaningAbide by facility policies and procedures as well as laws and regulations related to food safety and sanitationPrepares meal trays for residents according to diet list for each resident; ensures that meals are complete and processed per individual requirements and requests per diet orders (i.e. puree diets)Ensures that meals are delivered promptly on-time per scheduleKeeps kitchen clean and sanitized on a daily basis - prior to breaks and leaving for the day. Labels all food products for proper storage according to regulationsQualifications:High school diploma or equivalentFood service experience preferredThis position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching all day. The employee must frequently lift or move objects weighing over 50 poundsBenefits for Full Time Positions:401(k) retirement plan along with employer matchHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceFlexible Spending AccountPaid Time OffEducation AssistanceEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Life InsuranceVoluntary insurance (additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness, short term disability)Friendship values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military.