Dietary Aide - Part Time

Department: Food & Beverage

Schedule: Wed & Thurs 3pm-6:30pm And Sat, Sun 3pm-6pm

When you work at Pomperaug Woods, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

Pomperaug Woods is recruiting for a hospitality focused Diet Aide to join our team! 

You will enjoy: 

• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick time off

Are you passionate about delivering high quality service?

Do you love working with the elderly community?

The Dietary Aide at Pomperaug Woods is responsible for preparing and serving meals to residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus. 

 Essential Job Duties:

•  Prepares therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
•  Serves meals in our Health center.
•  Sets up tables in the memory care dining room and breaks down same after meal. Sets up tables after meals for next meal time. 
•  Transports hot and cold foods to and from the Health Center.
•  Transports all required non food items to and from the Health Center.
•  Obtains food and supplies necessary to stock the Health center dining area. 
• Maintains storage of these items as per department standards.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

•  Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic. Ability to understand measurements and conversions.
•  Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred.
• Ability to plan and organize work, set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.
•  Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for the elderly.
• Must read, write and speak English fluently

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, senior care professional who is passionate about hospitality and senior engagement- please apply, we'd love to get to know you!