Silver Spring, Maryland, United States · On-site
We are looking for an energetic Dietary Aide to join our growing team! The right candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to provide excellent customer service to our residents. BENEFITS Res…
Skills: Customer Service, Meal Preparation, Dietary Compliance, Sanitation, Communication
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The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing therapeutic desserts and salads, serving meals, and maintaining dining area sanitation. They ensure that food service aligns with physician diet orders and provide courteous service to residents.
Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in English and perform basic arithmetic and measurements. Previous experience in nursing home food service is preferred but not required.
We are looking for an energetic Dietary Aide to join our growing team! The right candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and be able to provide excellent customer service to our residents.
Responsibilities
Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required
Serves meals in the health center pantries
Sets up tables in the health center dining room(s) and breaks them down after the meals
Transports hot and cold foods to and from the health center pantries
Transports all required non-food items to and from the health center pantries
Washes silver, glass, china in dish machines in pantries as per regulation
Provides health center snacks and supplements per diet orders
Maintains stock and sanitation levels in coffee and juice machines in dining rooms
Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order
Takes order, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously
Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service
Answers pertinent questions about menu items
Ensures that orders match Physician’s diet orders
Qualifications
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, perform simple arithmetic, and understand measurements and conversions
Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred, but not required
Ability to plan, organize and set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards
Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the eldery
We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Regency Care of Silver Spring is a 5-Star CMS-rated building and a proven leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation.
Regency Care of Silver Spring is a 5-Star CMS-rated building and a proven leader in skilled nursing and rehabilitation.