About this role
* must be able to pass a level II background check and a drug test
This position is for a Part-Time or Full-Time position!
We are looking for a qualified Dietary Aide to prepare and serve food to people in our facilities. You will deliver dishes and ensure good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises. A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.
Responsibilities
- Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
- Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook
- Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
- Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
- Discard leftovers and take out garbage
- Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
- Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
- Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
- Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances
Skills
- Proven experience as a dietary aide
- Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
- Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
- Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
- Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
- Friendly with good communication skills
- Good physical condition and stamina
- High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus
Other facts
About Essex Meadows
Walk through our doors and see the difference in the future with senior living and care. Set against a beautiful 1,000-acre natural preserve and just minutes from the shoreline, Essex Meadows leads the way in comprehensive senior living in Connecticut. When you work at Essex Meadows, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company-one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!
We Are a Community that Believes in Hospitality!
Simply put, residents come first. Essex Meadows provides a warm, welcoming environment that inspires residents to live their best lives. Team members are friendly and accommodating. The food is exquisite. The services and amenities are comprehensive. Each aspect of the community is designed to create the best possible experience of senior living in Essex, CT.
We Are a Community that Invests in the Future of Our Region!
Surrounded by the coastal forest known as The Preserve and minutes from the coastline, Essex Meadows is dedicated to preserving our area’s nature and wildlife for generations to come. Our community is LEED Gold Certified (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) in recognition of our sustainability efforts, energy and water efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. Residences at Essex Meadows are constructed with renewable materials and energy-efficient building practices.
What you'll do
- The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving food, ensuring cleanliness in dining areas, and delivering meals to residents. They also assist in maintaining kitchen equipment and monitoring inventory.
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