Dietary Aide

Position Details

• Employment Status: PRN

• Salary: 10.00 - 12.00 Hourly

• Shift: Day

POSITION SUMMARY:

Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others? Would knowing that the hard work you do, day in and day out, truly makes a difference in the lives of others? The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day - our patients and long term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience - be part of a team that makes a difference every day.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the preparation and/ or service of meals/ food for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager.

• Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the patient's/resident's food preferences and diet order.

• Assist the Cook by ensuring the food prepared/and or pre-portioned using proper food handling/ safety techniques and is of proper quantity, completed on time as scheduled, and is in accordance with the menu & residents' diet order.

• May wash dishes, etc. when necessary or when instructed to do so by the Dietary Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess, as a minimum, High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D

• Food handler's permit preferred according to local regulatory requirements

• Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long term care facility strongly preferred

• Must be able to speak, understand, and write in fluent English

BENEFITS:

All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts

• Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs

• PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program

• 401(k)

• Paid Time Off

• New Pet Insurance Discount available

• DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it.

• Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction

• Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts

• Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)

• Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund

• Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!

• In-facility education programs and more!

Edgewood Rehabilitation & Care Center- 1101 Windbell Dr. Mesquite, TX 75149

Edgewood Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 142-bed skilled nursing facility located in Mesquite, Texas. As the newest facility to arrive in Mesquite, our team is excited to bring new services to our community; especially our Pulmonary Unit! Our staff is recognized for its quality clinical practices, positive patient outcomes, and innovative therapies- all while being friendly and attentive. Our staff trained provides medical and clinical care for individuals with a broad range of needs, from basic assistance with activities of daily living to residents needing complex medical care.

• Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets