Dietary Aide

Overview:

The Dietary Aide, under general direction of the Dietary Supervisor, is responsible for a variety of tasks relating, but not limited to, safe food and beverage handling, proper sanitation and proper cooking techniques for a skilled nursing community in accordance with the policies and procedures set forth by the Company and state or federal regulation or law.

Responsibilities:

• Performs proper setting of trays and tables; serves resident meals in the dining room and delivers trays to resident's rooms
• Performs dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assures that utensils, plates, cups, etc. are readily available for next meal
• Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits: Medical (PPO or HMO), Dental, and Vision
• 100% Employer Paid Life Insurance For Full-Time Employees
• 401(k)
• Generous Time Off Package – Earn Time As You Work!
• Tuition Reimbursement and Scholarship Programs!

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience in food service preferred
• Previous experience working in long-term care or with the geriatric population preferred
• Must possess outstanding communication skills and be able to follow oral and written instructions

Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Stooping, bending, lifting, carrying, and other physical demands may be required. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Riverview Health & Rehab Center - Jefferson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Decisions regarding employment will be based solely on the individual's qualifications as they relate to a particular job vacancy and to promote an environment of equal employment opportunity. There will be no regard given to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap or veteran's status or any other protected class as defined by law. This policy applies to all policies and procedures relating to recruitment and hiring, benefits, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Questions or concerns should be referred to Riverview Health’s Director of Human Resources.