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 Friendship Village Kalamazoo
Welcome to Friendship Village, the senior living community connecting you to great friends, good health, active living and personal well-being.
Nestled among over 70 acres of beautiful woods and groomed courtyards, Friendship Village is Kalamazoo’s premier retirement community, with multiple residential solutions, including our exclusive Garden Homes, a comfortable and carefree lifestyle, and quality health services.
Because Friendship Village is a LifeCare® community, as your needs change, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from independent living to our on-campus assisted living community, skilled nursing care or memory care. We also provide short-term senior rehab and therapy services.
And at Friendship Village, you can always move into our community right at the level of care you need. We’re the only true LifeCare® retirement community in the Kalamazoo area, offering quality, onsite health care at a substantial savings for life.
Our continuum of care:
- Independent Living Garden Homes
- Independent Living Village Apartments
- Woodside - Assisted Living
- Woodside - Memory Care
- Rehabilitation Care
- Long-Term, Skilled Care
Friendship Village is managed by Life Care Services, with more than 40 years of marketing and managing senior living communities across the US. We are a non-profit corporation operated by a Board of Directors comprised of local business professionals. There are no stockholders or owners to take a standing percentage of profits. Income over and above operational costs is used to continuously improve Friendship Village and the lives of our residents.
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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