Dietary aid

Job Summary

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aid is to assist in food preparation and serving and maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas at all times as directed/instructed by the Director of Dietary Services or Cook and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. Delegation of Authority As a Dietary Assistant, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

As an Arboreta Dietary Aid, essential duties and responsibilities include:

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meats as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Dietary aid/ Cook

Full Time and Part Time

Qualifications including minimum skills, experience and education required include:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.
• On-the-job training provided.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace

BENEFITS OF WORKING WITH ARBORETA:
• Medical, vision and dental insurance
• Health and wellness plans
• 401K retirement savings plan
• Paid time off accrues when you start work
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
• Inspiring team and company culture

ABOUT ARBORETA HEALTHCARE:

At Arboreta Healthcare, our team members are our most important resource, and their passion for caring is critical to our success. When it comes to caring for people, every day is different, and opportunities with Arboreta are plentiful. We offer patients and their families four unique service lines, giving our team members the chance to care for people of all ages.

Our 25 facilities are located across several rural and suburban communities in Iowa, Nebraska, Texas, Florida, and Georgia.

Our mission is your mission. At Arboreta, we know that we are better together. We value our shared commitment to improving the lives of our patients and employees and recognize the character of outstanding team members