Dietary Aide - Part time

Forest Acres Post Acute is a beautiful 132-bed skilled nursing and rehab facility conveniently located in Downtown Columbia, South Carolina.

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of those we serve? At Forest Acres, we value the relationships we have in our community, with our fellow colleagues, and also with residents and family members.

We are looking to expand our team with an enthusiastic and energetic Dietary Aide .

If you have a passion for working with people, we look forward to meeting you!

We offer our Cooks:


* $15- $16 p/h


* On the job training


* Great benefits that include medical, dental, vision, 401k w/ match, gym and weight-loss program reimbursements, and more! (Full time)

Successful candidates will have:


* Dietary experience (preferred)


* Experience in Long-Term Care/ Healthcare setting (preferred)


* High school diploma


* Serving experience


* A desire to help us continue our positive culture


* The ability to pass a drug screen & federal background check

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift.

He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.Essential Duties• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.• Set up meal trays.• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.• Assist with serving the different meals.• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.• Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.• Operate dishwasher.• Prepare nourishments and snacks.• Sweep and mop kitchen.• Carry out trash and garbage.• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.• Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff.• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.Supervisory RequirementsThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationEducation and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent.Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:Standing and /or walking very frequently.

Sitting occasi...