Dietary Aide

Hope's Creek Retirement Living

Van Buren, AR

Vision , Medical , Dental , Paid Time Off , Retirement
Full-Time

Job Description

We are looking for an energetic Dietary Aide to join our growing team! The right candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to provide excellent customer service to our residents.

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance offered
401K
PTO
Holidays
Flexible Schedules

Responsibilities

Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required
Serves meals in the health center pantries
Sets up tables in the health center dining room(s) and breaks them down after the meals
Transports hot and cold foods to and from the health center pantries
Transports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantries
Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulation
Provides health center snacks and supplements per diet orders
Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms
Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order
Takes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously
Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service
Answers pertinent questions about menu items
Ensures that orders match Physician’s diet orders

Qualifications

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions
Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required
Ability to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards
Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the elderly

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.