Dietary Services Aide - Healthcare Food Service Worker

Join Our Team at The Waters of Smyrna as a Dietary Aide

Responsible for maintaining setting up tables and ensuring that dining areas are clean, sanitary, and organized. Prepare meals under the guidance of a dietary manager or cook in our senior healthcare facility – The Waters of Smyrna. Duties include washing and sanitizing dishes, utensils, cookware, and food-service equipment; maintaining cleanliness of kitchen surfaces and floors; properly storing clean items; removing trash; and following all food-safety, sanitation, and infection-control procedures. Works cooperatively with all dietary and kitchen staff to ensure residents receive safe and timely meal service.

At our senior healthcare facility, we care for our residents like family. Our competent, warm staff is invested in each patient's physical and emotional welfare and is dedicated to fostering a comfortable home-like environment where our residents can thrive.

Dietary Aide Responsibilities:

• Set up tables and dining areas with precision, emphasizing cleanliness and order.

• Prepare meals under the guidance of a dietary manager or cook, ensuring adherence to instructions and safety standards.

• Ability to follow sanitation and safety procedures

• Work effectively as part of a team

• Perform physical tasks such as standing for extended periods, lifting, bending, and carrying items.

• Set up tables and dining areas with precision, emphasizing cleanliness and order.

• Assist in post-meal cleanup by clearing dining areas and collecting plates and utensils.

• Maintain hygiene by disposing of leftovers and taking out garbage.

• Keep food stations clean, wash dishes, cooking equipment, and silverware.

• Monitor ingredient stock levels and maintain inventory.

• Contribute to the upkeep of kitchen equipment and appliances.

Skills You Bring as a Dietary Aide:

• Previous food-service or healthcare experience is helpful but not required.

• Knowledgeable about sanitation and safety guidelines, ensuring a hygienic environment.

• Skilled in meal preparation according to instructions, utilizing cookware and appliances effectively.

• Friendly demeanor with good communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• High school diploma or equivalent

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