Dietary Aide
Las Colinas Post Acute is seeking a compassionate and dependable Dietary Aide to join our team! If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and making a positive impact on the lives of our residents, we'd love to hear from you.
Position: Full-Time
Schedule: Weekends Required (Rotating Schedule)
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour DOE
Position Summary
The Dietary Aide plays an important role in ensuring residents receive nutritious, well-prepared meals in a clean and safe dining environment. This position assists with food preparation, meal service, sanitation, and maintaining organization throughout the dietary department.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist with cleaning and organizing the kitchen and food storage areas.
- Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
- Check and document dishwasher chlorine concentration and water temperatures at the start of each shift.
- Monitor dishwasher temperatures during dishwashing cycles to ensure sanitation standards are met.
- Set up and prepare breakfast trays.
- Prepare juice for breakfast service and medication pass.
- Assist with meal service and tray assembly.
- Portion and serve beverages, butter bread, and assist with food preparation as directed.
- Prepare resident nourishments and snacks.
- Empty trash and maintain cleanliness throughout the dietary department.
- Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
- Store groceries and supplies in a safe, organized, and sanitary manner.
- Observe residents and promptly report any concerns or changes to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing.
- Follow all dietary, sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous dietary, food service, or healthcare experience preferred.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail and sanitation practices.
- Reliable attendance and a positive attitude.
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (Full-Time Employees)
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Recognition, Rewards, and Bonus Opportunities
- Ongoing Training and Career Growth Opportunities
Join our team and help create a positive dining experience for our residents every day.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.