Dietary Assistant
1 month ago
Southbury, Connecticut, United States
LCS
Full time
At LCS, we are seeking a dedicated and caring Dietary Assistant to join our team. With competitive salary of $45,000 - $55,000 per year, this role offers an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.
About the RoleThis position is responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to work independently as part of a dynamic team.
Key Responsibilities:- Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
- Serve meals in our Memory Care Center.
- Set up tables in the health center dining room and break down same after meal.
- Transport hot and cold foods to and from the Memory Care.
- Transport all required non-food items to and from the Memory Care.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic.
- Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred.
- Ability to plan and organize work, set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.
- Competitive salary of $45,000 - $55,000 per year.
- Paid Time off.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- We greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile.
- We treat everyone with courteous respect.
- We strive to anticipate resident, employee, and guest needs and act accordingly.