Dietary Aide Jobs

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Competitive Wages! New ownership with a growing team committed to success!

Do you want stability and longevity in your career? Are you dedicated to resident care and looking for competitive compensation?! If YES… Watertown Health Care Center is looking for YOU!

Watertown Health Care Center is a skilled nursing home facility and takes pride in providing our residents with an amazing experience. We have an incredible tight-knit family of caregivers that serves our residents everyday with compassion, care and a positive attitude! We value and work hard to appreciate our caregivers because we recognize they are the foundation of our organization. We would love for you to join that family!

Summary

The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. He/she may also assist in some aspects of food preparation.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Handles food and equipment according to corporate, local, state and federal sanitation policies and procedures.
• Delivers food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas as instructed by supervisor.
• Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Prepares and delivers snacks.
• Is aware of safety regulations and responsibilities in operating all equipment.
• Ensures that customer and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights.

Other Duties

• Must provide annual verification of a negative TB skin test as required.
• Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/participation may be required.
• Must possess working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food.
• Must possess working knowledge of sanitation practices relating to food handling.
• Must practice good personal hygiene and follow the dress code requirements.
• May be required to work rotating shifts, holidays, weekends, additional hours, and in different positions as the facility’s needs require.
• Must have the ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified, and serve food in an appetizing manner.
• Interact with residents, families, visitors, facility and corporate staff.

Qualifications

• Must possess the ability to positively interact with staff, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, and the general public.
• Must have knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food.
• Must have knowledge of sanitation practices relating to food handling.
• Must have the ability to follow diet lists, portion foods as specified, and serve food in an appetizing manner.
• Must have the ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
• Some high school is required.