Dining Services Associate

JOB DESCRIPTION The Dietary Aide, or Nutrition Aide, is responsible for preparing and delivering healthy meals and ensuring that patients have the proper foods based on their needs. They work closely with Dietitians, providing them details on allergies or restrictions to create plans accordingly.

Prepare food according to instructions while adhering strictly to safety and health standards. Uses strong attention to detail for all meal preparation to ensure patients receive appropriate food and nutritional needs. Applies effective communication skills since they work directly with patients, Dietitians, and other medical professionals.

Dietary Aids work with patients to ensure they get the nutrition they need throughout the day. Guided by a lead Dietitian or Chef who oversees the distribution of food and drinks to patients throughout the shift.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

1. Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food under the guidance of the Chef or Dietitian.

2. Deliver dishes, trays, and designated times and rooms.

3. Assist in setting up and clearing up dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order Includes dish, tray, trash, leftover removals.

4. Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.

5. Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and / or needed.

6. Provide customer service and hospitality during nutrition delivery.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE :

Required Degree : High school diploma

Certificate(s) :

• Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.

Certificate(s) :

Experience :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITY :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

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Compensation Pay Range :

$12.83 - $15.40 per hour

Reasonable Pay Estimate

A reasonable estimate of the pay range for this position is $12.83 - $15.40 per hour. There are numerous factors taken into consideration in determining the actual offered rate of pay, including but not limited to : job-related qualifications, experience, skills, education, geographic location, and consideration of internal and external equity.

For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes :

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays

403(b) with a 3% employer match

Fitness center use at most facilities.

Various voluntary benefits :

Life, AD&D

Tuition assistance and scholarships

Employee assistance program

Legal services, home / auto insurance, discount purchasing program

Pet Insurance