Dietary Aide

Job Opening: Dietary Aide

Location

Rossmoor Post Acute

Position Type


* Availability: Full-Time


* Shifts: AM/PM - Rotating


* Rate: $19 - $24 per hour

Benefits


* Competitive Pay


* Healthcare Benefits: Including vision and dental for full-time employees.


* 401(k) Plan: Available for full-time employees.


* Paid Time Off


* Rewards and Bonus Opportunities


* Continuous Training and Growth Opportunities


* Fun Work Environment: Join a supportive and dedicated team!

Job Summary

As a Dietary Aide, you will visit patients daily to provide menus and explain meal services.

Your primary goal will be to ensure that patients receive nutritious meals that meet their dietary needs and preferences.

Responsibilities


* Visit patients daily to provide menus and explain meal services.


* Obtain patient food preferences, verify food allergies/intolerances, and enter meal selections into the EMR system.


* Ensure food items meet prescribed therapeutic diet order restrictions and maintain patient satisfaction.


* Perform trayline duties, assembling meals according to dietary requirements.


* Deliver food items and meal trays to units as needed.


* Answer unit phone calls for meal service and process food requests/orders.


* Print meal tickets and reports while maintaining diet office responsibilities.


* Collaborate with the healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care.


* Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications


* Minimum of six months food service experience required (one year of nutrition or dietetic education may be considered in lieu of experience).


* High school diploma or GED.


* Customer service experience preferred.


* Food Handler's Certification preferred.

Skills


* Ability to read, write, and speak in English.


* Ability to follow written and oral instructions.


* Capable of distinguishing colors and hearing sufficiently to safely complete job duties.


* Safe operation of standard equipment required for the position.


* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


* Proficient with computers and software programs necessary for the position (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).


* Ability to communicate positively, effectively, and professionally; work calmly and respond courteously under pressure; collaborate and accept direction.

Additional Requirements


* Flexibility and availability to work on short notice to cover Diet Aide positions when colleagues call off.

If you are passionate about providing excellent dietary services and want to be part of a supportive team, we invite you to apply for the Dietary Aide position at Rossmoor Post Acute!