In keeping with our organization's tradition, we seek to enhance the quality of life and holistic growth of older persons by providing high quality service in a cheerful, timely manner and by communicating, coordinating and cooperating with others to attain goals. Dietary Assistant is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests and employees under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Starting pay:

$20.00 per hour

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Delivers food to patients and residents. Takes food orders from various departments. Assists the dietary cook in the preparation of meals. Cleans dishes and maintains a clean kitchen workspace. Competencies Customer/Client Focus. Flexibility. Time Management. Communication Proficiency. Stress Management/Composure. Work Environment This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the hospital. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 20 pounds. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position in a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. Preferred Education and Experience Experience cooking in a health care setting. Previous experience as a dietary assistant. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Must be able to prepare palatable foods that are appetizing in appearance. Must have knowledge of methods and procedures for serving food, principles of sanitation, and principles of safe food handling. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for their job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. •The job duties listed above should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties required. Other duties will be assigned as need arises and according to programmatic need.

Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person