Dietary Aide

Crane Residential Care Home currently has a full-time Dietary Aide position available. First aid/ CPR certification required. Experience preferred but not necessary, willing to train. Must be 18 years of age or older. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Apply online or call:

102 E. Lillian Ave.

Crane, MO 65633

PH# (417) 723-5900

Job Duties:

• High school Diploma required.
• TB-Tine & physician statement required.
• Must pass Family Care Safety Registry background check.
• First aid/ CPR certification required.
• Level One Medication Aide (LIMA) certification not required but preferred.
• Food handlers card or serve safe certification preferred.
• Adhere to all DHSS and DMH food safety and sanitation requirements.
• Possess strong time management skills.
• Accepts new ideas and constructive criticism.
• Able to adapt to unforeseen situations.
• Not afraid to ask for help or assistance.
• Be a problem solver and not a problem creator.
• Complete any paperwork or tasks that is asked of you by management.
• Answer the phone pleasantly each time; Crane Residential Care Home, This is _______ How may I help you.
• Maintain a good attitude while promoting a friendly and up-beat work environment.
• Present a positive and professional image for CRCH. Example: Grammar, choice of clothing etc. (everything you do reflects on the image of how the business is perceived by others).
• Maintain strong boundaries and appropriate relationships with the residents and fellow co-workers.
• Show up to monthly mandatory employee meetings.
• Has experience cooking in a congregate care environment for more than twenty people.
• Have knowledge of nutritional facts for special diets and the proper foods for those diets.
• Have a complete knowledge of FDA portion sizes for all food groups.
• Ability to prepare separate special diets and keep a log of their meals as well as the proper caloric intake for that individual.
• Be proficient in reading and following recipes.
• Understands measurements (ex. Cups, ounces, tsp. etc.) and how to use tools and utensils involved in cooking.
• Ability to order food according to a monthly rotating menu while at the same time reducing and maintaining food cost.
• Ability to read a food invoice and be able to check in food orders proficiently.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lb’s regularly.
• Ability to walk up and down 23 stair steps.
• Ability to get on hands and knees and up on ladder’s for deep cleaning of equipment and facility kitchen area.
• Ability to follow and implement a weekly cleaning schedule.
• Provide guidance and direction for kitchen help.
• Able to handle behavioral issues that arise during meal times and practice de-escalation techniques.
• Ensure the safety of the residents and the environment.

(The list of job duties is not a full list of duties pertaining to the job and is subject to change)