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 Sandhill Cove
Sandhill cove is a life-care retirement community situated on 36 acres in Palm City, Florida, offering 197 private apartment homes, 28 villas along with an array of quality services, amenities and an on-site health center. Sandhill Cove is owned by Sandhill Cove Properties, Inc., a small, conservative family held company whose involvement in the senior housing industry extends back over 40 years.
As a life-care community, Sandhill Cove provides quality housing, supportive services and health care while fostering an environment which ensures all residents freedom, dignity, independence and security.
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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