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Dietary Aide - PT Hourly

Job Details

Wilmington, DE

Description

Cadia Healthcare is a leading provider of skilled nursing and rehabilitation in your area. Compassion and appreciation are at the heart of who we are. We are currently seeking a Dietary Aide to join our team!

Cadia rewards it’s employees for their hard work and dedication to providing the best care possible, with a wide-range of benefits and perks to show we care.

BENEFITS AND PERKS WE OFFER:

Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Affordable Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits for You & Your Family
  • 401k Retirement With Company Match
  • Company Paid Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Reimbursement Accounts (HRA)
  • Paid Time Off - Vacation, Personal, Sick Days & Paid Holidays
  • Short-term Disability and Maternity Leave Options, Personal and Family Medical Leave
  • Company provided Life and Long Term Disability Coverage
  • Referral Bonuses and More!

Employee Perks Program

  • Tickets At Work for Discounted Entertainment Tickets!
  • Free and Discounted Employee Meals
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • In Facility Training/Inservice Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Free Will/Estate Preparation Services
  • Optional Legal & Identity Protection Services
  • Verizon Wireless Discount
  • Costco Membership Discount (DE only)
  • Annual $35 Non-Slip Shoe Replacement (DE only)

Position Description

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all dietary functions/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. Dietary aides serve resident meals and snacks on a daily basis and support our dietary food service team as they verify that the proper food is served to the right resident – looking out for allergies, special needs, and requests. Other duties may include delivering meals to resident rooms or tables on a timely basis, clearing trays, taking part in cleaning routines, and reading meal tickets.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies & procedures.
  • Perform work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Food Service Director and/or Cook.
  • Provide assistance to the cook and other dietary staff in the preparation and service of meals as assigned.
  • Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed. Set up a steam table, serve food in dining as instructed.
  • Assist in checking diet trays before distribution for errors regarding diet and allergies. Deliver and collect food carts, trays, etc. to/ from designated areas.
  • Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.  Assure utensils, etc. are available for the next meal.

Qualifications

  • Knowledge of food handling, preparation and service.
  • Knowledge of local and state health and sanitation and safety codes is beneficial.
  • Basic understanding of kitchen cookware and appliances.
  • Previous cooking experience recommended.
  • ServSafe certified; and ServSafe Allergens certification recommended.
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