Dietary Aide

Job TitleThis position is located in DeSoto, MO.Participates as needed to prepare and serves appetizing, nourishing, well-balanced meals to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs for each resident. Assists in dishwashing operation and cleaning tasks.What Makes StoneBridge Unique?At StoneBridge Senior Living, being a caregiver is more than our business. We consider it our privilege, and we are dedicated to both the individual needs of our residents and to each other.Here we are more than caregivers. We are family. Each StoneBridge community becomes a close, welcoming group in which employees help each other develop skills related to their senior care careers knowing we can do more together than we could ever do alone. Employees are encouraged to become the best version of themselves to help us provide the best possible care for our residents.BenefitsWe recognize and support our associates with benefits, PTO options, and employee recognition. Here, our support doesn't clock out when you do.Benefits you may be eligible for:Paid time offHealth benefits (medical, dental, vision, life & long-term disability)Competitive compensationFlexible schedulingBonus opportunities & recognitionUp to six paid holidays per year and/or double-time opportunitiesTuition reimbursementResponsibilities and DutiesHandles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines.Assists with food preparation as assigned by supervisorPrepare food items according to the standardized recipes insuring safe food handling practices.Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner to prevent waste.Operates institutional food preparation and cleaning equipment (including dish machine) according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. Follows proper cleaning and preventative maintenance schedules.Assists with the set-up of the food tray line or set up of buffet diningAssembles meals and trays for residents according to the facility procedures.Qualifications and SkillsOne-year experience in food service institutional setting preferred.Basic understanding of nutrition and therapeutic diets.Excellent interpersonal, organization and communication skills.Understanding of person-centered care.Able to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.Join our caregiver family! For more than 50 years, our family has been dedicated to caring for others, and we invite you to reach out with any questions or comments.We welcome the opportunity to meet you and make you a part of our family.Together, we're confident we can work together to provide a spectrum of high-quality care including rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing care that enhances the lives of those in our communities.