Dietary Aide

Detroit, MI, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.75 - $16.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

weekly paycheck

Flexible Hours

Career advancement opportunities

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

paid vacation days

Sick Time

Holidays

401k Retirement

Job Description

Autumn Woods Healthcare Facility, now proudly allied with MediLodge as a sister facility, is a dedicated provider of compassionate eldercare services. Situated in a nurturing environment tailored for seniors, Autumn Woods has a strong commitment to improving the quality of life for its residents. The facility offers a warm, home-like atmosphere with an emphasis on individualized care, making it a preferred destination for those seeking excellence in healthcare for the elderly. With its broadened partnership with MediLodge, Autumn Woods harnesses enhanced resources and expertise, further establishing its reputation as a trusted healthcare provider in the community. This partnership enhances operational efficiencies and patient care outcomes by sharing best practices and promoting a collaborative working culture.

We are excited to announce an opportunity to join our team as a Dietary Aide. This role is ideal for individuals who have a passion for serving the elderly and desire to contribute positively to their daily lives, even if they do not have previous experience in the dietary or healthcare field. The Dietary Aide position is a full-time role with a shift from 7am to 7pm, offering a stable weekly paycheck. No prior experience is necessary, making this an excellent entry point for anyone aspiring to build a career in healthcare or food service within a supportive and friendly environment.

As a Dietary Aide at Autumn Woods, you will play a vital role in the daily well-being and satisfaction of our residents by assisting with the preparation and service of meals and snacks. This position goes beyond basic food service; it involves building meaningful relationships and understanding residents' individual dietary needs, special requests, and allergies. Attention to detail is critical, ensuring every resident receives the correct meal according to their prescribed diet and preferences, which is essential in maintaining their health and satisfaction.

The work environment is dynamic and rewarding, providing opportunities to learn and grow professionally. Dietary Aides are also responsible for maintaining a clean and safe food service area, supporting special events, and adhering to strict food handling and safety protocols. The ability to work collaboratively with the food service team and other facility staff is essential to ensure a seamless dining experience for all residents.

Autumn Woods values its employees and supports them with comprehensive benefits designed to promote health, happiness, and work-life balance. These include flexible scheduling, health benefits, and career advancement opportunities, making this position not only a job but a potential long-term career path. If you are compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to serve the elderly community, consider applying to become part of the Autumn Woods family, where you can make a real difference every day.

Job Requirements

Tenth grade or above desirable
ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility
Experience in food service desired.

Job Qualifications

Tenth grade or above desirable
ServSafe Food Safety Certification preferred, or other food safety certification as required in state or county of facility
Experience in food service desired
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.

Job Duties

Prepares and or pre-portions food such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks, as well as employees and special events using proper food handling safety techniques
Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare menu items and ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner
Ensures that meals and snacks are delivered to designated areas according to established time schedules
Ensures that the proper quantity of food is prepared and or pre-portioned within established time schedules
Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures of food
Serves resident meals snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident’s diet order, and food preferences
Labels, dates, and stores food properly
Ensures that refrigerator freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range and records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor
Washes dishes according to established procedures for manual and or automatic dishwashing and records water temperatures and or sanitizer on designated logs
Keeps work area clean and uncluttered during preparation and service of food and performs cleaning assignments utilizing the proper cleaning chemicals
Assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc. as indicated by the supervisor
Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is always available and reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor in a timely manner
Operates and maintains equipment in a clean and safe operating condition according to manufacturer and supervisory direction and reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly
Makes recommendations to the supervisor regarding improvements in recipes, menus, production and service of food, equipment, etc. to enhance the quality of the food service
Works as a team member and interacts appropriately in a positive manner with residents, families, and visitors
Performs other tasks as assigned.