Dietary Aide Middle Haddam, CT

Overview

Dietary Aide position at Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Middle Haddam, CT.

Job Type: PT 6am-2pm including Every Other Weekend (16-23 hours); PT 3:30pm-7:30pm and Every Other Weekend (8-16 hours).

Join our team!

• Providing dining service to Residents, guests, family members and employees as needed.
• Prepare trays and serve food according to menus and following diet orders.
• Assist in maintaining clean and properly sanitized production and retail areas.

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils to wash area and return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas and serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures and ensure utensils are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

• Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and established policies and procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Follow Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures.
• Maintain a clean and safe department by ensuring equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Report accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Knock before entering a resident's room.
• Report complaints to the Director of Food Services.

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas with warm cooking atmosphere.
• Moves intermittently during working hours and is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Interacts with residents, personnel, visitors, and government agencies under various conditions.
• May be exposed to hostile or emotionally upset residents and family members.
• Communicates with medical/nursing staff and other department supervisors.
• May work beyond normal duty hours, weekends, and other positions temporarily as needed.
• May be subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
• Attends continuing educational programs and is exposed to temperature changes when entering refrigerated areas.
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas and to infectious waste, diseases, and chemicals; PPE may be required.
• Maintains liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.
• Covid vaccination/Booster is NOT required.

• Competitive pay
• Shift differentials
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• PTO
• 401(k) with employer match
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Meal Period
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Longevity Credit
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Uniform allowance

Job Summary
As a Dietary Aide you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability statu RHMAM