Dietary and Food Pantry Assistant

McGregor PACE (Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly) is a community-based service program that provides in-home healthcare services to the elderly as an alternative to nursing home placement, allowing Seniors to remain at home. We seek a highly motivated and dedicated Dietary Aide/Food Pantry Assistant to join our team at PACE. As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for assisting in preparing and serving meals to our participants. You will work closely with our team of healthcare professionals to ensure that our participants receive the highest quality of care. This role requires a strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment ongoing basis.

Responsibilities:

Able to understand food safety procedures as it pertains to daily job duties, including the knowledge of cooler/freezer temperatures, food receiving temperatures, and food reheating temperatures. Completes applicable training on food safety as required by local regulations. Communicates with sanitarians during health inspection visits. Able to use all kitchen equipment, including but not limited to oven, robot coupe (commercial blender), dishwasher/three compartment sink. Serves lunch according to the day center's time frame, assuring that food is served at the correct temperature and that each participant receives the correct, prescribed diet. Communicates with all relevant departments as pertains to congregate meal service. Coordinates the delivery of home-delivered meals, supplements, and tube feeding from day center with Transportation department and Dietitians. Refers to the Food Pantry Log to coordinate the assembly and delivery of food pantry bags from McGregor Food Pantry once a month, and as needed throughout the month. Collaborate with Transportation department, Dietitians, and volunteers (provided by McGregor/PACE) who assist with assembly of pantry bags. Accurately maintains paper and/or Excel spreadsheet logs for food temperatures, food waste, home delivered meals, and supplements. Assists with putting away stock both in dietary storage office and McGregor Food Pantry. Maintains cleanliness of dietary storage office, kitchen, and McGregor Food Pantry. Utilizes Outlook email and Microsoft Teams to communicate with department coworkers. Follows McGregor PACE Dietary policies and local health regulations. Informs supervisor of observed participant changes or issues. Assists in departmental performance improvement initiatives, as relevant. Completes training as required by PACE organization.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School diploma, or equivalent, required. Dependability, flexibility, and a caring attitude are required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with the frail or elderly preferred. We offer competitive compensation and

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

which include: Health Insurance HSA Dental Vision 403b Matching Retirement Plan Employer Paid Life Insurance Voluntary Life Coverage Short- and Long-Term Disability Critical Illness & Accident Coverage PTO Sick Time 6 Paid Holidays