DIETARY AIDE Position Available In Charleston, South Carolina

DIETARY AIDE THE GARDENS OF MOUNT PLEASANT LLC – 1.0

Mount Pleasant, SC Job Details Full-time $15.41 – $15.76 an hour 18 hours ago Benefits Paid training Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Paid orientation Life insurance Referral program Qualifications Assisted living Culinary experience Customer service Sanitation Dietary department experience Restaurant experience Entry level Kitchen experience

Full Job Description Position Summary:

We are seeking a passionate, dedicated and skilled Dietary Aid to join our culinary team in a Caregiving setting. The Dietary Aide plays a crucial role in supporting the dietary department by ensuring that patients receive nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs. This position involves working closely with kitchen staff and healthcare professionals to provide excellent customer service while maintaining food safety standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Preparing cold meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety, and that all hygiene procedures are always followed
• Displays a thorough understanding of all regulations (local, state, and federal) which affect dietary process including, but not limited to, patient care, sanitation, labor, fire, safety, and disaster and complies to these regulations
• Prepares cold food items, including salads, sandwiches, platters, desserts, nourishments, snacks, and special items as necessary
• Must demonstrate qualities of being a self-starter, and be able to make independent decisions when necessary
• Uses good judgement in conserving supplies, preventing food waste, and conserving utilities
• Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies to prevent waste and ensure quality products
• Responsible for scraping, stacking, washing, and sanitizing dishes, flatware, utensils, pots/pans, and for removing broken and chipped dishes and glassware from use
• Properly transports and stores dishes, flatware, utensils, and pots/pans. Responsible for having enough clean and sanitized dishes, flatware, utensils, and pots/plans to meet time schedules for meal preparation and service
• Cleans and sanitizes the dish machine and dish room
• Assists cook, if needed, in preparing and serving foods for all diets, including therapeutic diets, according to planned menus, using proper portions and special diet items
• Sets up trays for service, sorts the diet cards and/or selective menus

REQIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Some kitchen support work experience is ‘Nice to Have’, but not a requirement.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent kneeling, bending, squatting, climbing, and reaching.

Benefits:

• $300 Sign On Bonus
• 401k
• Health Insurance
• $50 Birthday Bonus
• Life Insurance
• Weekends/Recognition Pay Shift Differential
• Incentive pay Join us in making a difference in our patients’ lives through quality nutrition and compassionate service!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.41 – $15.76 per hour Expected hours: 11.00 – 13.00 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid orientation Paid training Referral program Vision insurance

Shift:

Afternoon shift Evening shift Morning shift

Work Location:

In person