Dietary assistant job description

$1,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! Parkside, a DePaul Community Residence, is now hiring a full-time Dietary Assistant! The Dietary Assistant works under the direction of the Dietary director and the Cook to ensure that all functions of the dietary department are completed in a timely and effective manner.
This full-time position is eligible for the following benefits: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Generous PTO & Paid Holidays, 403B Employer Contribution, Employee Discount Programs, and Staff Recognition Programs.
Responsibilities
Listens and responds to resident's request in a prompt and courteous manner. Sees that all resident's needs are met while providing a positive dining experience (as per respect policy).

Handles all food dishes and utensils according to agency standards and health and safety regulations. This includes sanitizing of all dining room service ware, trays and carts.

Assures that all work and storage areas are kept in a neat and sanitary condition.

Responsible for proper waste disposal and maintaining sanitary waste receptacles, dumpster areas and department trashcans.

Responsible for sweeping and mopping work areas and dining room.

Responsible for dishwashing and cleaning of pots, pans, trays and any and all dishware in the kitchen.

Responsible for the set up and break down of the hot and cold tables before and after each meal.

Responsible for ensuring that all food utensils are readily available for each meal.

Responsible for the cleanliness of all service areas to include hot, cold, beverage and dishwashing stations.

Assists cooks with the preparation and serving of all meals and desserts.

Responsible for the security of all dietary items and the prevention of loss from staff, residents and the public.

Follows all food safety protocols when storing and disposing left over food.

Participates in staff meetings and in-services.

Follows all safety rules and regulations for self, residents and staff. Wears attire suitable and safe for position.

Performs any other duties necessary for the effective operation of the programs.
Qualifications
Education / Experience :
Experience in high volume food service is desirable.
Work Environment
This position is Friday- Tuesday, 10:00am-6:30pm.

Don't just live life....love life!


Who wants to go to a boring job? At Lifespace, we get paid to create memories for our residents! Would you like to work with a team in a rewarding field creating healthy lifestyle diets for customers while building lifelong relationships?
THE WATERFORD
601 UNIVERSE BLVD


JUNO BEACH, FL 33408
A few details about the role:

• Distribute food in accordance to dietary guidelines and individual resident meals according to specified diet orders and approved substitute menu items.
• Prepare table set-up in room and bus tables after meals.
• Initiate resident tray service. Ensure quality and temperature of food items. Deliver and retrieve trays by end of meal dining time.
• Organize and stock stations with supplies.
• Enhance workstation safety and sanitary conditions which may include, but not limited to, picking up food and trash around the work area, cleaning tables, chairs, and other food service equipment and utensils.

And here's what you need to apply:

• No educational requirement.
• No experience required. A willingness to learn is needed.

Lifespace has enjoyed over 40 years of success and this is just the beginning. With new opportunities, continued growth, and the support from your Lifespace family get ready to ignite your life and experience Living Lifespace.
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW:

Lifespace Communities headquartered in West Des Moines, Iowa, is one of the nation's largest senior living provider of non-profit retirement communities. The organization has annual revenue of over $340 million and employs over 3,800 team members. Lifespace Communities is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Lifespace has remained true to its founding ideal: to help create exceptional, financially sound communities where people could enjoy a more rewarding and secure retirement. The organization is committed to excellence and innovation in creating communities that celebrate the lives of seniors. Lifespace serves over 5,100 residents.

Help enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Capital Senior Living team at Cottonwood Village!

Cottonwood Village, a premier retirement community in Cottonwood, Arizona provides quality care to residents in an Independent and Assisted Living community. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. If you're looking to grow your career and experience in a team-oriented environment, apply for Dietary Assistant position today.

Working at Cottonwood Village truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for a Dietary Assistant to join our team!
Dietary Assistant Responsibilities include:

* Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks, as assigned
* Completes the dishwashing tasks and schedules for efficient dining service operations
* Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen
* Assures serving meals to Residents within scheduled time frame
* Reports problems, concerns and issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately
* Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them appropriately
* Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately
* Observes all work, safety and administrative rules to include local and state requirements
* Part-time/weekends required.

Ideal candidate will:

* One to two years' experience in a similar position preferred
* Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents
* Appreciate the value of being a dependable & responsible member of greater team
* Be open minded; willing to listen to and share new ideas

Perks of joining our team:

* Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
* 401k retirement savings plan*
* Paid time off*
* Company paid training for career advancement

$14.00 per hour / weekends required.

* Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

Eligibility based on location.

COVID vaccine not mandatory.