Dietary Aide

Summary:

Under the direction of the Director of Dining Services or Executive Chef, the Dietary Aide I prepares and delivers food trays to skilled nursing facility residents and performs designated work and cleaning routines.

Location: Villa Gardens Retirement Community

Pay Range: $19.50–$20.00

Schedule: On‑Call Schedule

• Provides quality customer service efficiently to residents, families, co‑workers, and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
• Arrives on time, in proper clean uniform, with good personal hygiene and a visible name tag
• Pre‑assembles resident trays and carts as directed; assists in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals
• Provides assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals
• Meets scheduled meal and snack times
• Follows cleaning schedules and performs cleaning duties as scheduled
• Sets up the dining room and serves residents
• Follows defined safety codes while performing all duties
• Follows defined infection‑control procedures
• Is knowledgeable of federal, state, and facility rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Performs other department duties or special assignments as directed by the dietary manager
• Prepares and delivers between‑meal nourishment and snack offerings to the nursing station
• Cleans and maintains the dining area, including tables and furnishings, after meals
• Ensures the dining room is clean and transports dishes, trash, etc., to the appropriate area
• Follows highest standards of cleanliness and complies with all federal, state, and corporate policies, health codes, and guidelines in the preparation and handling of foodstuffs
• Follows department safety standards, practices correct body‑mechanic techniques, and participates in campus‑wide safety programs
• Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner, wears safety equipment as required, and reports any safety hazards or accidents to the supervisor
• Attends all mandatory in‑service meetings and complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
• Understands the facility’s fire and disaster plans and follows established procedures during drills and actual emergencies
• Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards and personal safety equipment for jobs that require it, and by giving adequate safety instructions to all employees
• All employees are required to follow safe work habits to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors, or other employees

• Must have the ability to distinguish between all whistle signals
• Must be alert to and address any problems with pool operations

• Food Handlers’ certification from local health department

• Some high school education

Compensation Disclaimer:
The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre‑employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and Department of Justice criminal background clearance.