Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Dietary Aide Skilled Nursing Facility - Full-time & Part-time

Are you looking to put your skills and the compassion you have for people to work, with an employer that values you and the work you do?

If so, St. Elizabeth, a Vierra Communities property, is looking for you. If you are motivated, reliable and have a strong work ethic, we invite you to join our amazing team in providing our residents and patients with compassion and excellent care.

We offer extremely generous and competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team that is committed to growth and providing excellent care.

Overview :

St. Elizabeth, a Vierra Communities property, is a family-owned and operated Nursing and Rehabilitation facility that provides a truly unique health & rehabilitation experience.

We have a close-knit staff that will do anything to create the best community and experience for our residents.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The dietary aide works with the facility’s Dietary Manager as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned including cooking.

Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

The dietary aide assists with the service and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchen per established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils and dishes.

Prepares and delivers snacks as directed.

FT Benefits :

• 7 Paid Major Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life, STD & LTD
• 401(k) immediate enrollment with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program

Required Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions
• Have an understanding of customer service
• Must pass a criminal background check
• Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
• Ability to work cooperatively

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.
• Serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
• Serves meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned to include worktables, meat blocks, and refrigerators / freezers in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Sweep and mops floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items according to established policies and procedures.
• Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
• Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
• Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.

Vierra Communities provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, Vierra Communities complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.