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Dietary Aide - Full Time

Dominion Senior Living

The Role

Overview

Assist with meal service, cleanliness, safety, and resident care in a dining environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • meal service
  • dishwashing
  • sanitation
  • safety compliance
  • customer service
  • fire evacuation

Tasks

-Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. -Attend and participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, etc. as directed. -Sweep and mop floors as directed. -Maintain customers' beverages. Pour fresh water and coffee in timely manner. -Develop and maintain a good working rapport with department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. -Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary. -Make certain dirty dishes are removed before serving dessert. -Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment. -Follow facility's dress and hygiene policies. -Perform ware-washing duties as assigned. -Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected. -Remain alert to customers and their needs. -Serve water before any part of the order is taken. -Serve meals on a timely basis that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, garnished, and at proper temperature. -Follow all dining services procedures in accordance with established policies. -Check tables and collect dirty dishes as necessary. -Assist with in-house fire control and in resident evacuation during fire or disaster emergencies. -Follow established infection control policies and procedures. -Inform customers of the soup, bread, and dessert of the day. -Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies. -Assist in maintaining all work/storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Move stock and equipment as necessary to complete daily cleaning duties as assigned. -Take order from left to right, clockwise. -Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to manager. -Follow all safety regulations at all times. -Assist in making new dining services employees feel welcome. -All beverages are served from customers' right. Step back when pouring to reduce risk of spilling on residents.

Benefits

-All food is served from customers' left.

The Company

About Dominion Senior Living

-Facilities are designed to foster independence and offer personalized support for seniors like you. -Multiple care options including assisted living and memory care are available to meet your needs. -A focus on creating environments that feel like home, fostering a family-oriented atmosphere. -Comprehensive health services are seamlessly integrated into community living.

Sector Specialisms

Senior Living

Assisted Living

Memory Care

Independent Living

Respite Care

Senior Housing Development

Construction Services for Senior Living

Senior Living Community Management