Full Time Dietary Aide

Company Description

Forefront Healthcare is unique, experienced, and specialized in serving the continuum of care. With finely tailored, high-quality culinary and support services, Forefront helps its partners elevate the patient and resident experience.

Job Description

Forefront Healthcare is hiring for a Dietary Aide/Server for our Independent Living Dining Room!

You will be on a team of people that will support you! This is a great time to join our company; we are growing quickly! This is for our location Midlothian, VA 

Come be a part of an exciting culture that will support your growth to develop you career. Our Director of Culinary will provide you with the necessary training to be successful in this role.

Position Summary

Dietary Aide is responsible for setting up of dining area and trays for meal services, adhering to food safety guidelines and following dietary restrictions based on residents' needs.

Assists the cook in the preparation and service of meals, meeting scheduled meal times following established policies and procedures within the dietary department to ensure residents receive the highest quality of service.

Essential Job Functions

Responsible for assisting cook/supervisor with food preparation and service using specific procedures, following guidelines, and regulations.

Responsible for delivering residents’ meal carts, setting and cleaning assigned dining area(s) to serve residents.

Accurately recording temperatures on refrigerators; clean and stock as needed.

Wash and store dishes; adhering to overall sanitation and maintenance of the kitchen.

Knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

1 year food service preferred but not required 

Fluent in English including reading, writing and speaking

Ability to communicate clearly to all levels within the community

Has a desire and commitment to work with geriatric residents understanding their special needs

Must be able to follow directions and follow through on assignments

Ability to work with others as part of a team

Ability to multi-task and prioritize

ServSafe is desirable but not required 

Education Requirement

High school diploma or GED degree

Competencies

Positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Excellent customer service skills

Team player

Physical Demands

Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Must be able to lift 50 pounds

Hours: 6:30am - 3pm

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