Description

Job Overview:

The Dietary Aide plays a crucial role in ensuring our residents receive nutritious and well-prepared meals in a welcoming dining environment. This position involves assisting with meal preparation, serving residents, maintaining cleanliness in the dining and kitchen areas, and following dietary guidelines to accommodate residents’ specific needs. The Dietary Aide will also be responsible for stocking all nourishments, smallware’s, PC items, disposables, cleaning supplies, snacks, beverages and any other items assigned from direct supervisor (AM HCC Supervisor and/or Dir. Of Culinary Services)

Responsibilities:

·         Assisting with meal preparation and serving.

·         Inspecting special diet trays to ensure they comply with the dietary restrictions.

·         Assisting the cooks and Home Maker with determining kitchen supplies and stock for the day, as well as checking and maintaining kitchen stock levels.

·         Cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining areas. Cleaning and maintaining the kitchen per State and local Health Department health codes.

·         Assist Utility Aide in main kitchen with dishwashing, after serving breakfast and lunch.

·         The ability to comply with sanitation regulations.

·         Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

·         Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff, vendors and the general public.

·         Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly and understand that for each resident the facility is considered the Resident’s home.

·         Must demonstrate the ability to work responsibly as a team member as well as an individual.

·         Must be honest, ethical, fair, dependable, respect confidentiality and the rights and privacy of others.

·         Responsible for ensuring that all employees are providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers.

·         Perform job duties for residents and with team members in a courteous and professional manner.

·         Take initiative to ensure resident safety and satisfaction is a priority.

·         Meet and greet visitors in a friendly, helpful manner (visitors include anyone who visits the community; specifically, current residents’ families and friends, prospective residents and their families, referral sources, vendors and regulators).

·         Answer phones appropriately, according to company and community standards.

·         Communicate professionally and cooperate with supervisors and all community personnel.

·         Ensure compliance and understanding of all regulations regarding residents’ rights.

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

·         High School Diploma or equivalent.

·         Must pass a criminal background check.

·         Must meet all health and safety requirements.

·         Must be able to perform all duties and responsibilities, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Previous experience in food service or healthcare dining is preferred.

·         Associates degree in nutrition, health, diet or a related field is preferred.

Job Requirements & Work Conditions:

·         Schedule hours; possible overtime. May work in other positions temporarily when necessary.

·         Is subject to callback during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post disaster, etc.).

·         Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., through the workday, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.

·         May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

·         Must be able to relate to and work with the ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the community.

·         Including but not limited to sitting/standing in place for short/long periods at a time, repetitive use of hands, fingers, wrists, arms, frequent walking, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting, pushing/pulling/lifting 25+lbs. High people interaction, bright and low lighting, loud noises, fluctuating temperatures, exposure to odors communicable illness/disease and other related infectious contagions found in a healthcare/residential setting.

Summary

Benefits: 

• Paid Time Off with rollover*
• Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance*
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance; Variety of Supplemental Insurances Available*
• 401K Retirement Savings
• Holiday Pay Benefits 
• Company Paid Life Insurance*
• Career Growth Opportunities 
• CNA Class Tuition Reimbursement 
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Employee Referral Bonuses

*Some benefits may only be eligible to full-time team members. 

Join Our Team at Bermuda Village!
At Bermuda Village, we believe in creating a workplace where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to make a difference. As part of our team, you’ll be working in a warm and welcoming retirement community dedicated to providing compassionate service, genuine care, and meaningful living for our residents. We offer opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, and the chance to be part of a team that truly cares about each other and the people we serve. If you’re looking for more than just a job, but a career where your work has purpose, we’d love to have you join us!