Dietary Aid Senior Jobs

Description

Division of Veterans Services

State of Idaho Opportunity

The Idaho Division of Veterans Services (IDVS) is recruiting for a full-time Dietary Aide Sr. opening at the State Veterans Home in Boise.

We work hard to be team-focused, to celebrate our staff, and to end our workday knowing that we've made a difference in the lives of our residents.

In this position the employee prepares, portions, and serves delicious and nutritious homestyle meals and snacks for our veterans.

The best candidate is a team-player who enjoys physical work, masters' routine tasks quickly, thrives in a bustling, dynamic environment, and enjoys working around elderly residents.

Employees in the Dietary Department typically rotate shift work, which includes evenings, weekends and holidays.

We Offer Employee Benefits Beyond Compare

• Wellness programs.
• Robust ongoing training opportunities.
• Group Life Insurance/Disability Insurance/Supplemental Life Insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Participation in one of the nation's best state retirement systems PERSI Retirement.
• Multiple retirement plans, including an optional 401k & Deferred Compensation plan.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Generous vacation and sick leave accrual beginning as soon as you start.
• Excellent low-cost Health, Dental and Vision insurance.
• Benefits Summary (Download PDF reader).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Eleven paid holidays a year.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitation: Sweeps and mops floors. Scrubs walls and windows. Cleans steam and eating tables, food carriers, trays, and chairs. Defrosts refrigerators. Cleans walk-ins, storage areas, utensils, and equipment. Operates commercial dishwasher. Monitors temperature levels in dishwasher by checking gauges or using thermometers. Monitors pH balance in dishwasher using chemical test strips. Disassembles dishwasher and cleans room when finished. Hand washes dishes when necessary.
• Food preparation: Prepares salads, fresh vegetables and fruit, beverages, snacks, juice, salad dressings, and similar items for regular and modified diets. Cleans, cuts, chops, dices, slices, and purees foods. Opens food containers and drains fruits and vegetables. Slices and portions breads, cakes and pies, makes toast. Operates food processor, mixer, coffee makers, can opener and other appliances. Breaks and mixes eggs. Makes sandwiches and assists cooks in preparation of specialized foods.
• Food serving and area preparation: Turns on and adjusts steam tables and refrigerated units. Sets up dining areas with seating, tableware, condiment containers, napkin holders, and jelly holders. Sets up salad bar follows posted menu and serving schedules. Portions salads, desserts, fruits, and other items on serving line. Weighs and measures foods for special diets. Loads and unloads food carriers. Fills food orders for living units. Arranges food, beverages, and dishes for serving. Stocks kitchen storage areas and staple bins. Delivers food to units. Read and interpret dietary cards.

Minimum Qualifications

Good knowledge of:

• Sanitation and safety practices used in food handling Equipment and devices (appliances) used in food preparation.

Experience

• Operating and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Cleaning and sanitizing kitchen areas

EEO/ADA/Veteran

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or [email protected].

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.