Dietary Aide (Food Services)

Delhi Post Acute is seeking a motivated and reliable Dietary Aide to join our dedicated team. As a Dietary Aide, you will assist with meal preparation, delivery, and kitchen sanitation. You will play a vital role in ensuring residents receive nutritious and timely meals. This role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and requires flexibility, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn food service routines quickly.

Key Responsibilities:

• Learn and follow food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays and assist with meal service to residents.
• Strip down returned trays and assist with washing dishes.
• Monitor and record chlorine concentration and water temperature for the dishwashing machine at the start of each shift.
• Operate the dishwasher and ensure cleanliness of all kitchen equipment.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks as directed.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Carry out trash and garbage, ensuring safe disposal.
• Organize and store groceries safely and cleanly.
• Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and maintain a sanitary environment.
• Participate in ongoing training and orientation for dietary staff.
• Work in harmony with team members across departments.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in a food service role is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes, technical procedures, and safety guidelines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional sitting and reaching with hands and arms.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, and pushing/pulling.
• Ability to work in various physical conditions, including lifting and cleaning.
• Good vision for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception.

Work Environment:

• The noise level is generally low to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Opportunity for personal growth and training.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• A chance to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.