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SalaryHelp enrich the lives of seniors by becoming part of the Sonida Senior Living team at the Wellington at Southport!
The Wellington at Southport, a premier retirement community in Indianapolis, IN, provides quality care to residents in an Assisted Living community. We are passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of those we care for. If you’re looking to grow your career and experience in a team-oriented environment, apply for Dietary Assistant position today.
Working at the Wellington at Southport truly means becoming a member of our family. We believe caring for seniors is a uniquely rewarding experience and there is no better place to realize that experience than with us. We are looking for a Dietary Assistant to join our team!
Dietary Assistant Responsibilities include:
- Assists chefs in the food preparation tasks, as assigned
- Completes the dish-washing tasks and schedules for efficient dining service operations
- Maintains standards for dining services to the Residents to include efficient meal service delivery, customer service and cleanliness of the dining room and kitchen
- Assures serving meals to Residents within scheduled time frame
- Reports problems, concerns and issues observed with food service and communicates them appropriately
- Observes changes in Resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them appropriately
- Observes other problems and communicates them appropriately
- Observes all work, safety and administrative rules to include local and state requirements
Ideal candidate will:
- Enjoy providing exceptional customer service and care to our senior residents
- Appreciate the value of being a dependable & responsible member of greater team
- Be open minded; willing to listen to and share new ideas
- Willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
- Ability to work as part of a team and partnering with other departments
- Some Dietary experience in a long-term or assisted living setting is preferred
- Must be able to work weekends and holidays
- MUST have dietary experience in an Assisted Living and or Long term care Setting
- **Current opening is for a Full-time and part-time position between 4-12 hour shifts per shift**
- Must have open availability.
Perks of joining our team:
- Medical, dental, vision, and life/disability insurances*
- 401k retirement savings plan*
- Paid time off*
- Company paid training for career advancement**
- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
**Eligibility based on location.
Experience
Required- 2 - 5 years: Have an understanding of the safe dietary procedures and the geriatric community •
Behaviors
Preferred- Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
- Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
- Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
- Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
- Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
- Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
