Dietary Assistant

Join Richwood Nursing & Rehab as a Full Time Dietary Aide

As a Dietary Aide you will assist in dietary department functions including preparation of meal trays, dishwashing and other assigned task as may be directed by the Cook and/or Dietary Supervisor.

Assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift.

We offer an exceptional benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and support your lifestyle:


* Health Coverage: Medical Dental & Vision


* PTO and Holidays: Sick, Vacation & 7 paid Holidays (includes your Birthday).


* Financial Wellness: Health Saving (HSA) & Flexible Spending (FSA) Accounts.


* Retirement Planning: 401(k) plan with company match.


* Support When You Need It: Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

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 the 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 Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification Education 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 Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.

Sitting occasionally.

Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.

Talking and /or hearing very frequently.

Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.

Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.

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