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SalaryIf you've got a passion for excellence and a desire to make a difference in the lives of people, this might be the job for you! The Dietary Assistant has the opportunity to positively interact with residents, guests, family members and team members on a daily basis. Dietary Assistants are passionate about providing high quality service and hospitality in everything they do. They positively affect lives daily!
Qualified candidates will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.
Join a team of highly committed professionals who have the opportunity to do what they do best every day in an exceptional environment where learning and growth is encouraged and supported.
Personal Qualifications: Dietary Aides have a strong desire to relate to and work with the elderly. They possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image. Dietary Aides find fulfillment in building personal relationships and providing excellent office services. They are committed to doing whatever it takes to enhance the dignity in people's lives. Professional Qualifications: Dietary Aides have the ability to understand and interpret either verbal or written directions. Dietary Aides are able to read the labels on chemicals, cleaning solutions, cookbooks, etc. Dietary Aides are able to understand the dangers that come with working with these products as well as the necessary equipment and supplies in the dietary department. Physical Requirements: Dietary Aides understand the physical demands their jobs require and realize they need to: lift, stir, push, pull and move food, equipment, supplies, etc. lift a maximum of fifty (50) pounds occasionally each work day. lift thirty (30) pounds consistently. be able to move and stretch in such a way as to be able to reach areas above their head and below their waist. go up and down stairs. bend, stoop and twist almost constantly throughout the day. tolerate heat, steam, and food smells. use the typical kitchen utensils and machines. remain active and on their feet for up to four (4) hours at a time. able to get from one area to another while carrying dishes, supplies, etc. see and read well enough to read container labels, measuring equipment recipes, thermometers, etc. Key Result Areas: * Consistently uses the Vetter Health Services Mission, Vision and Values to guide everyday decisions and actions. * Demonstrate a consistently positive, respectful and constructive attitude with both residents and staff. * Demonstrate initiative, active problem solving and a continual desire to improve customer service. * Provide quality dietary services, including food service, programs and activities that meet the needs of residents and guests. * Create and maintain an environment which allows each resident to adjust to their limitations and recognize the dignity and worth of each individual. * Participate in in-service educational classes and meetings directed at improving your ability to meet the needs of the residents. * Maintain and follow established safety precautions and infection control procedures when performing day-to-day responsibilities. * Know, understand and perform responsibilities that meet regulatory and company standards. * Serve as an effective teacher, model, and consultant for other staff. * Be a reliable and positive member of the facility's team. * Create a cooperative working relationship with other departments.
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Qualified candidates will possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.
