Job description

Dietary Aide- Nourishment

STARTING RATE: $14.50

SHIFT: Part-Time, Days, Evenings

BENEFITS:

• Weekly Paychecks
• Referral Bonuses
• Flexible Schedules - Full & Part-Time Openings
• Peer Mentorship
• Generous Paid Time Off

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides and maintains a high standard of food service, sanitary and safety condition for patients, residents, visitors and employees as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Serves meals that are timely, palatable, and appetizing in appearance and are in accordance with established portion control procedures and therapeutic diets.

· Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures to include but not limited to work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, sweep/mop floors as directed, carry soiled utensils/dishes to work areas, wash and clean utensils as directed, empty trash containers into dumpsters, clean cans and replace trash can liners

· Keeps work area dry and free of hazards and sanitizes dining room table and chairs

· Operates dish machine using proper sanitizing and safety techniques. Racks, rinses and feeds dishes into dish machine

· Washes pots and pans as per facility policies and procedures

· Places groceries, meats and supply items in appropriate storage areas as directed

· Transfers food trucks from dietary department to assigned areas in a safe and timely manner.

· Utilizes and maintains all equipment appropriately, i.e.: dish machine, coffee urn, refrigerators, mixers, blender, and toaster.

· Prepares and portions food items such as desserts, salads, juices, coffee, and nourishments

· Assists in inventory and proper storing of foods, supplies, etc. as directed

· Provides cleaning and busing of tables in dining rooms as instructed, in a courteous manner.

· Makes efforts to ensure that residents’ needs and preferences are accommodated, i.e.: alternate menus offered, special request nourishments/snacks provided upon request, etc.

Role Responsibilities-Safety:

· Follows all safety regulations, food safety regulations and facilities policies and procedures

· Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to shift supervisor

· Accurately take and record temperatures of food, beverages and equipment as directed by the Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor every meal

Resident Care Responsibilities-Infection Care:

· Demonstrates knowledge of and implements Universal Precautions and all Infection Control protocol

· Washes hand between resident contacts as appropriate

· Handle linen and disposes of waste properly

· Demonstrates ability to care for residents in isolation precautions

· Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

· Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

· Knowledge of environmental services

· Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions

· Excellent time management skills

· Flexibility with work schedule including ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

· Ability to work independently as well as in conjunction with other staff members and members of the team

Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Must be punctual, reliable, and flexible
• Must be able to work in close cooperation with others as well as independently
• Must be flexible, punctual, professional, and reliable
• Strong customer service skills and compassion

APPLY ONLINE OR SEND YOUR RESUME TO:

Absolut Care of Westfield

Attn: Tiffany Taylor, Recruiter

26 Cass Street

Westfield, NY 14787

TEXT: 716-954-6816 for more information

ABOUT US:

VestraCare is a portfolio of five health care facilities in New York state, including: Brookhaven Health Care Facility in East Patchogue; Chautauqua Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunkirk; Roscoe Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Roscoe; Sunset Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Boonville; and Susquehanna Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Johnson City. We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and The McGuire Group.

Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.

Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Work setting:

• Long term care
• Rehabilitation center

Work Location: In person

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