Dietary Staff (Aide/Cook)

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Canyon Creek Post-Acute is a 5-star Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) rating, 70-bed skilled nursing facility located in Castro Valley, California, specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. Our mission is to provide exceptional services that enable our residents and their families to thrive. With a dedicated in-house team of therapists and nurses, we create customized care plans tailored to the individual needs of each resident.

Our Team:

Our dedicated and professional staff possesses the strengths and talents necessary to deliver the highest quality of care consistently. Whether our residents are recovering after a hospital stay or require ongoing medical support, Canyon Creek Post-Acute is devoted to helping them achieve their personal health and wellness goals.

Position Overview:

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the opposition if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Assist in food preparation and serving meals to residents.

• Ensure that all dietary restrictions are followed according to residents' needs.

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen and dining areas.

• Set up dining areas before meals and clean up after meals.

• Support the dietary team in inventory management and ordering supplies.

• Document and monitor food intake for residents as needed.

• Communicate effectively with residents to determine their food preferences and comfort levels.

• Assist in training new dietary staff members as necessary.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience as a Dietary Aide/Kitchen Aide or Cook is a preferred

• Previous experience working in a healthcare or hospitality setting as a dietary aide/kitchen, or cook is a plus

• Interest in working with the geriatric population

• Food Handler Certification

• Ability to prepare meals in accordance with specific dietary restrictions or special needs

• Excellent multitasking and time management skills

• Ability to work as part of a team and communicate effectively

What We Offer (Full-Time):

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• Additional options like Accident Insurance and Hospitalization plans.
• Life and AD&D insurance included for full-time employees.
• 401(k) retirement savings.
• Paid time off: Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Leave.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.
  
• Paid orientation and training programs.

We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.