Dietary Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Dietary Aide to join our team at Sylacauga Health and Rehab. As a Dietary Aide, you will play a vital role in providing exceptional care to our residents by assisting in dietary preparation and cleanup.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in serving meals in a timely and efficient manner.
• Participate in daily cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Prepare and set up trays, food carts, and the dining room as instructed.
• Work as a Cook as directed, maintaining proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution and delivering food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures, ensuring utensils and equipment are readily available for the next meal.
• Prepare food and supplies for the next meal and assist in inventory and storing of food, supplies, etc.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred. No experience is required, and on-the-job training will be provided. Must complete the Serve Safe Program.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to move about consistently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to reach, bend, and/or stoop intermittently throughout the workday.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry up to 50 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance.
• Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must be able to walk/stand 75% of the day.