Dietary Aides

Dietary AideAt Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness, our associates are our most valuable asset! Each associate provides a service that directly or indirectly affects patients, families, other team members, and the public. We strive to excel in providing the highest quality healthcare and customer service possible, which is incumbent upon the excellence and commitment of our leaders and caregivers.The dietary aide supports the effective operation of the community’s kitchen by maintaining properly sanitized and a sufficient stock of dishes and assist the cook with meal prep to ensure the orderly flow of the kitchen systems.Position and SchedulePosition: Dietary AideStatus: Full-TimeShift: 2 morning and 2 evening shiftsFull-Time BenefitsCompetitive PayGenerous Paid Time Off (PTO) and HolidaysMedicalDentalVisionCompany-paid life insurance & AD&D insuranceShort-Term DisabilitySupplemental Insurances (Plans, & More!)401(k) company matchResponsibilitiesPrepares therapeutic desserts and salads as requiredServes meals in the health center pantriesSets up tables in the health center dining room(s) and breaks them down after the mealsTransports hot and cold foods to and from the health center pantriesTransports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantriesWashes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulationProvides health center snacks and supplements per diet ordersMaintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining roomsSets tables and maintains work stations in proper orderTakes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteouslyClears dishes from tables during and after meal serviceAnswers pertinent questions about menu itemsEnsures that orders match Physician’s diet ordersQualificationsHigh School Diploma or GED a plusAbility to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversionsPrevious experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not requiredAbility to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standardsAbility to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the elderlyWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.