Dietary Aide, Skilled Nursing Facility
Overview
As a Dietary Aide at West Bloomfield Health and Rehab, you will own daily food service operations for a skilled nursing facility, serving 150+ residents. You will prepare meals, deliver trays, and maintain sanitation standards, working closely with the Certified Dietary Manager and nursing staff. This role is the front line of resident nutrition, ensuring every meal is accurate, safe, and respectful. You will start with hands-on training and immediately contribute to state inspection readiness.
What You'll Do11
- 1Store and handle food per facility procedures and state and federal guidelines.
- 2Prepare food items using standardized recipes, following safe food handling practices.
- 3Operate institutional equipment like dish machines and food carts per manufacturer directions.
- 4Set up the tray line and assemble diet trays, matching foods and condiments to resident diet cards.
- 5Deliver trays to dining areas and resident units, verifying each resident receives the correct diet.
- 6Report food refusals to the supervisor and Charge Nurse, then prepare and serve alternates.
- 7Clean dishes, utensils, and equipment, maintaining a sanitary food service workspace.
- 8Prepare and deliver nourishments, supplements, and snacks to units on schedule.
- 9Communicate equipment problems, pest signs, or injuries to the supervisor immediately.
- 10Assist the Certified Dietary Manager with state inspection preparation and training.
- 11Maintain computer records of dietary tasks and sanitation logs.
Requirements6
- 1High school diploma or GED required.
- 21+ year experience as a food service aide in an institutional setting preferred.
- 3Ability to read and follow diet cards, portion guidelines, and sanitation procedures.
- 4Computer skills for logging and communication.
- 5Pass state and federal criminal background checks.
- 6Physical ability to stand, lift 30+ lbs, and operate kitchen equipment.
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