Epic Nursing and Rehabilitation offers a living alternative to a very special group of people, our senior citizens. We feel there is no other senior community in the area that compares in quality, either in living accommodations or in our outstanding professional staff. Our goal is to fulfill the living needs of our residents, to give them an enriched lifestyle, a better quality of life and the opportunity to share new experiences and activities in new surrounds. We have provided a comfortable environment for our residents and have included the elements of privacy, security, and convenience.

In order to continue to reach our goals as a company, we are seeking an experienced dietary worker to join our team. Candidates should be able to perform the essential responsibilities as well as meet the qualifications listed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Prepare meals and beverages using specific procedures.
• Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation and quality.
• Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage.
• Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food.
• Clean assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures.
• Wash dishes and/or utensils according to acceptable standards of practice.
• Ensure compliance with sanitation.
• Participate in menu planning.

PHYSICAL, COGNITIVE, AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Walking, reaching, bending, grasping, pushing, pulling
• Ability to remain calm under stress.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with residents, personnel and support agencies.
• Ability to demonstrate patience, tact, courtesy, enthusiasm, and a positive attitude.
• Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile residents within the facility.
• Ability to read and interpret common recipes.
• Must be able to lift and transfer a minimum of 25 pounds.

EDUCATION/EXPERIECE

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Familiar with clinical diets.
• Culinary and/or food service experience in a health care facility preferred.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental Insurances
• Tuition Reimbursement
• IRA
• Flexible Schedule
• PTO and more!

Dietary Aides assist to prepare dining rooms and tables, provide meal service to residents and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining and kitchen areas. The employee will ensure full compliance with nutritional standards, internal procedures and government regulations while preparing and serving foods and beverages to all residents.

Maintain Rights of Residents as set forth by the Texas Department of Health Laws and Regulations.