Dietary Assistant

2 weeks ago


Denison, Texas, United States Arboreta Healthcare Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Dietary Aid to join our team at Arboreta Healthcare. As a Dietary Aid, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest quality of food service to our residents.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist in food preparation and serving, maintaining clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas at all times.
  • Delegation of Authority: As a Dietary Assistant, you will be delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
  • Essential duties and responsibilities include:
    • Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
    • Assist in serving meats as necessary and on a timely basis.
    • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
    • Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
    • Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
    • Sweep and mop floors as directed.
    • Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
    • Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
    • Wash and clean utensils as directed.
    • Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
    • Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
    • Assist cook in preparing meals.
    • Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
    • Obtain food supplies for next meal.
    • Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
    • Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
    • Serve food in dining room as instructed
    • Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
    • Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
    • Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
Requirements
  • Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education.
  • On-the-job training provided.
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
  • Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
  • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
  • Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
  • Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace
Benefits of Working with Arboreta Healthcare
  • Medical, vision and dental insurance
  • Health and wellness plans
  • 401K retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off accrues when you start work
  • Opportunities for advancement and leadership
  • Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of service
  • Inspiring team and company culture

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