Dietary Aide - part - time

Dietary Aide - Part-Time

We are hiring for part-time and PRN (as needed) Dietary Aides to join our team. Prior experience and education not required.

The Dietary Aide is responsible for the timely preparation of meals for residents, guests and employees that are consistent with departmental policies and procedures and state and federal laws and regulations. This person is responsible for ensuring the food is prepared and served at the proper temperature.

Once hired, you'll be working with an award-winning staff comprised of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest quality of life for our residents while encouraging the support of family, friends, and community. As such, we've been recognized with the following accolades:

• Bronze Award for National Quality by the American Health Care Association (AHCA).
• Eli Pick Leadership Award-winning Administrator per the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).
• Best of Kentucky, Facility of the Year, and individual employee achievement awards in Nursing Care, Caregiving, & Supportive Care by the Kentucky Association of Health Care Facilities (KAHCF).

We believe that positive resident experiences begin with positive employee experiences. That's why we're proud to offer:

• Competitive wages
• Comprehensive benefits package to include:
  • Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Employee celebrations
• Professional recognition

* Some benefits and incentives may only be available to full-time employees*

• Works with cook and Dietary Manager to implement recommended changes as required.
• Assures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and in a timely basis.
• Serves food in accordance with established portion control.
• Report all accidents/incidents as established practices.
• Reviews menus prior to preparation of food.
• Assist in establishing food services production line, etc. to assure that meals are prepared on time.
• Ensures inventory is maintained/stocked at all times.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors of government agencies/personnel and the general public.

• Sweep and mop floors as directed
• Cleans work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Carries soiled utensils, etc. to wash area
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Keep a sanitary area at all times.
• Obtains food supply for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Prepare to deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.
• All other duties assigned.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing sense or use prosthetics that will enable these sense to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and at times hostile people within the facility.
• May be required to lift, push, pull and move equipment,…