EDEN EAST Is a portfolio of skilled nursing on the East Coast. As an industry-leading provider of post-acute care, Eden has been dedicated to changing the way healthcare is delivered. We are passionate about elevating and enhancing our employees as they are the core of the care and love we aim for, cultivating a family-like environment to ensure our residents are treated like family.
Edenbrook Yeadon is seeking a dedicated and positive PRN Dietary Aide to join our team.
This role will play a vital role in ensuring that our residents receive nutritious, delicious meals and snacks served with the utmost care and attention. You will be responsible for various tasks in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring that food is prepared, served, and cleaned up in accordance with established procedures and health standards
Essential Functions:
- Food Presentation: Ensure that all meals are served in an attractive and appetizing manner, taking into consideration the dietary requirements and preferences of residents.
- Timely Meal Delivery: Follow established schedules to deliver meals and snacks to designated areas promptly, ensuring that residents receive their meals on time.
- Food Preparation: Prepare and pre-portion food as directed, ensuring the correct quantity is available for each meal according to the planned menu and resident diet orders.
- Food Temperature Maintenance: Monitor and maintain the proper temperature of food during preparation and service, adhering to established guidelines for safe food handling. Record food temperatures as per the set procedures.
- Accurate Meal Service: Serve resident meals and snacks accurately, following the planned menu, specific diet orders, and individual food preferences.
- Portion Control: Utilize appropriate portion control utensils during food preparation, pre-portioning, and service to ensure consistent and appropriate serving sizes.
- Dishwashing and Sanitization: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment according to established procedures for both manual and automatic dishwashing. Record water temperatures and sanitizer levels as required. Report any issues with water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor promptly.
- Cleanliness and Organization: Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring dishes, utensils, and equipment are stored properly to prevent contamination and promote a hygienic environment.
- Flexibility and Assistance: Be willing to assist in various tasks and areas within the dietary department as needed, ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen and dining services.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.
- Ability to read and write at a level appropriate for the job.
- Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.
- Ability to be patient and polite.
- Ability to be accurate, concise, and detail-oriented.
- Ability to read, speak, understand, and communicate effectively in English through verbal and written means.
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