Dietary Aide
Southaven, MS, United States
Competitive Salary (RECENT INCREASE IN BASE PAY) and benefits package:
Major medical insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Voluntary and Company paid life insurance
Short term disability insurance
401 K retirement savings plan
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions to ensure residents' dining needs are met in accordance with all laws, regulations, and Company standards. Reports to Director of Food and Nutrition Services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Must be able to communicate and function within a team
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Must possess willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non-professional personnel
Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
Must practice dependable, regular attendance
Must be able to concentrate and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Must be knowledgeable of dietary services practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulations, and guidelines governing dietary services functions in the long-term care facility
Must be able to assist in daily cleaning duties. (i.e., sweeping, dishwashing, mopping)
Must be able to serve meals and snacks in a timely manner
Must be able to properly set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc
Must be able to deliver food carts and trays and remove them when meal is finished
Must understand and follow company policies, including harassment and complaint procedures
Must be able to assist in the evacuation of residents
SKILLS and ABILITIES Education : High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Experience : No prior experience necessary