Dietary Aide (Full-Time and Part-Time Available- Competitive Wages!)

Why do 94% of our residents recommend our communities to friends and family? Our people make the difference. Sunshine Retirement Living was founded 10 years ago with a vision of creating safe and happy homes for seniors all over the country by a family with three generations of experience in senior care. Our mission that is focused on “People, Passion, and Excellence” is more than a statement. It’s a tangible experience our team creates by providing compassionate, exceptional service to our residents, and collaborative, positive support to each other. This person-centered approach has helped us create healthy communities where both our residents and employees thrive.

Our employees receive great benefits including 401(k), PTO, Teladoc, DailyPay and LifeBalance programs, and more. If you’re looking for a job that truly makes a difference in the lives of people with a lifetime of meaningful stories to tell—and provides you with the opportunity to make one-on-one connections with co-workers and residents—we encourage you to join our team. Learn more about your new role below.

OVERALL JOB PURPOSE

Assist with ensuring the overall success of the Culinary Services department while following Sunshine Retirement Living procedures. Daily duties may include preparing, washing, and storing dishes; helping serve meals; and clearing dishes at residents' tables.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Have a general knowledge of cleaning and sanitation.
• Maintains food handlers permit as necessary to fulfill state regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and politely in English, both verbally and in writing, with residents and staff.
• Meets state health-related requirements (as applicable for position).
• Ability to work in a team setting and be a positive team player.
• Maintain a positive, respectful, and professional approach with coworkers and residents.
• Ability to keep all business and operations information confidential.
• Possess excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance
• Ability to work under time constraints and meet department deadlines.
• Ability to follow and adhere to policies, procedures, and standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, wash, and store dishes following Sunshine Retirement Living LLC procedures.
• Clean and maintain an orderly and safe dishwashing area.
• Assist in bussing, serving, and delivery of meals and/or room trays if needed.
• Setting and clearing of tables in dining room.
• Assist cooks in cleaning food preparation and serving areas and equipment, sweeping and mopping of floors and complete assigned cleaning duties daily.
• Document and complete dishwasher temperature log at required times.
• Empties garbage as needed and moves to proper dumpsite.
• Work as part of the food services team to ensure smooth, efficient, and safe operation of the kitchen.
• Document and complete closing checklist and ensure that kitchen is swept, moped, and cleaned.
• Adhere to prescribed safety and sanitation practices and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• May be assigned to any other job function in the Community on a relief basis.

OTHER JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform all work assigned for the agreed-upon salary, accepting no additional payment or non-perishable gifts from residents, vendors, Community management, or others.
• Meet the assigned work requirements of the job. Regular attendance is required.
• Serve as a role model for all employees by displaying a responsible, cooperative, and positive attitude.
• Represent the Community in a professional, courteous, and friendly manner.
• Adhere to dress/appearance code. Changes in attire may be dictated by special occasion or weather conditions. If you have questions, check with your supervisor.
• Adhere to company policies, procedures, and processes.
• Promote resident advocacy and demonstrate excellent customer service at all times.
• Follow specified procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual regarding the handling of contaminated material encountered in accidents or injuries on the Community premises.
• Attend education and training classes as necessary to fulfill state regulations applicable to the position.
• Maintain personnel, resident, and business proprietary and/or confidential matters/material in strict confidence with management of the company (and/or other company staff as needed).
• This position is considered a universal employee worker and will be crossed trained in other positions as directed by the supervisor. MP123

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
All new residents are admitted after a negative COVID test. We use ionized air filtering. All employees & authorized visitors are allowed entrance after undergoing a questionnaire screening & temp check. Fully stocked PPE & cleaning supplies.

Experience:

• Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)
• Dietary aide: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location