Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

West Tennessee Post-Acute, located in Jackson, TN, is a skilled nursing facility with 67 Medicare-certified beds. It has been CMS-certified since 1986 and offers transitional care services aimed at helping patients recover after hospital stays. The facility has an average occupancy rate of 78.81% and emphasizes quality care through its participation in the Medicare program

Why Join us?

At West Tennessee Post-Acute, our team is committed to creating a supportive, patient-centered environment where both residents and staff can thrive.

If you’re passionate about providing high-quality care and being part of a compassionate and skilled team, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of our residents!

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 preparing palatable and appetizing meals in accordance with planned menus and temperature requirements on a timely basis.

• Assist in preparing food for therapeutic and texture modified diets in accordance with planned menus with established portion control procedures.

• Serve supplements, snacks, nourishments and beverages consistent with orders.

• Honor food preferences at meals and snacks within diet order specifications.

• Serve meal trays with appropriate utensils, and special equipment when ordered.

• Assist in preparing special event food as ordered.

• Perform timely daily or scheduled cleaning and mopping duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash the area.

• Wash, clean and store utensils and dishes as directed.

• Perform consistent, compliant waste management.

• Obtain food supplies for the next meal.

• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution

• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures in a timely fashion. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.

• Prepare, label and deliver nourishments, etc., as instructed.

• Store food upon delivery, ensuring acceptable conditions.

For Full Time, What We Offer:

• 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.