Dietary Aide Part Time

Job Description

Come Build your career with Forefront Healthcare today!!!

We are growing quickly and right now is a great time to be part of our team! We are looking for part-time Dietary Aides at one of our beautiful nursing homes in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Bring your self‑servant heart and make a difference with our residents!

Hourly Rate: $14.00

Position Summary

Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up the dining area and trays for meal services, adhering to food safety guidelines, and following dietary restrictions based on residents’ needs. You are responsible for taking delivery of orders to the patients and their family members. Assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals, meeting scheduled meal times following established policies and procedures within the dietary department to ensure residents receive the highest quality of service.

• Assisting cook/supervisor with food preparation and service using specific procedures, following guidelines, and regulations.
• Delivering residents’ meal carts, setting and cleaning assigned dining area(s) to serve residents.
• Accurately recording temperatures on refrigerators; clean and stock as needed.
• Wash and store dishes; adhering to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.
• Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

• 1 year food service preferred.
• Fluent in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the community.
• Desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents and understanding their special needs.
• Must be able to follow directions and follow through on assignments.
• Ability to work with others as part of a team.
• Ability to multi‑task and prioritize.
• Serv Safe certification is desirable.

High school diploma or GED degree.

• Positive attitude.
• Willingness to learn.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Team player.

• Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

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