Dietary Aide I

Are you looking to make a difference by improving the health of our patients?  Here you will find an innovative culture that is patient-focused and dedicated to making a difference.  We are committed to helping the population we serve, and our communities, achieve optimum health and enjoy the best quality of life possible.  Recently named a Forbes America's Best-In-State Employer 2022!

$10,000.00 SIGN-ON BONUS (connect with our Talent Acquisition team on eligibility requirements)

The Dietary Aide I will work Full Time, Days and will prepare attractive, accurate trays and nourishments for patients/residents, serve food to residents in the Nursing Home, and clean Nursing Home tables, general sanitation as needed.

• The Dietary Aide stocks nursing home unit according to par levels.
• The Dietary Aide steams table Meal Service.
• The Dietary Aide organizes workstation.
• The Dietary Aide assembles trays with cold food, condiments, and service ware according to the menu.
• The Dietary Aide performs duties in an accurately, thoroughly and timely manner.
• The Dietary Aide practices Safe food handling techniques.
• The Dietary Aide will assure all sanitation requirements are followed and maintains work area and equipment in condition required by department standards.
• The Dietary Aide completes all required food safety documentation and logs.
• Provides excellent customer service to our residents.
• Can describe responsibilities related to general safety, department related safety and specific job-related hazards.
• The Dietary Aide demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow Employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
• The Dietary Aide promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a departmental/unit intra-departmentally to facilitate the departments to meet its goals and objectives.
• The Dietary Aide serves hot food items on tray line according to menus and proper plate presentation.
• Prepares items for catering events as needed.
• Clean and sanitize all service ware, pots, pans and recyclables.
• Maintain floor cleanliness.
• The Dietary Aide disposes of trash and recyclables safely.
• Deliver and retrieve food carts safely.
• Supports tray line operation.
• Prepares cold food/bakery items in a timely accurate and consistent manner for the tray line and cafeteria ensuring all recipes are utilized.
• Completes other relevant food and nutrition services tasks as needed.

Education:

• High School Diploma/GED.

Experience:

• Experience in a hospital based nutrition department desirable.
• Must be 18 years old to operate dish machine, detergent dispensers, lowerators, pulper and garbage compactor.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Must be able to work with little supervision.

Physical Requirements:

• Lift up to 25 pounds, stand, sit, squat, reach, lift, bend, carry, push. 

Benefits:
Our commitment to our employees includes benefit programs that are designed to meet the various needs across our employee population.

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance and disability protection
• Retirement benefits and more…

Throughout our network, we take a balanced approach to the benefits we offer. Many benefits are company-paid, while others are available through employee contributions. Specific benefit offerings may vary by location and/or position.

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.