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Dietary Aide- Part time
Longmeadow, MA
Job Description
Dietary Aide
Part-time- 24 hours/week,
3pm-7:00pm includes weekends
JGS Lifecare has been taking care of the elders of our community for more than a century, fulfilling a promise made in 1912 to provide compassionate care to improve their physical, spiritual and social needs. Guided by Jewish traditions and values, we welcome the opportunity to make the lives of the elders we serve fulfilling, meaningful and vibrant across a spectrum of services. JGS Lifecare is committed to being an “Employer of Choice.” We offer employment opportunities for people with various interests and backgrounds interested in working in a variety of health and elder care settings. At JGS Lifecare you will find a great working environment and an excellent compensation and benefits package. We are a smoke-free campus to ensure the health and safety of JGS Lifecare residents, patients, visitors and employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:
JGS Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. You must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations.
JGS Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
JGS Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Part-time- 24 hours/week,
3pm-7:00pm includes weekends
JGS Lifecare has been taking care of the elders of our community for more than a century, fulfilling a promise made in 1912 to provide compassionate care to improve their physical, spiritual and social needs. Guided by Jewish traditions and values, we welcome the opportunity to make the lives of the elders we serve fulfilling, meaningful and vibrant across a spectrum of services. JGS Lifecare is committed to being an “Employer of Choice.” We offer employment opportunities for people with various interests and backgrounds interested in working in a variety of health and elder care settings. At JGS Lifecare you will find a great working environment and an excellent compensation and benefits package. We are a smoke-free campus to ensure the health and safety of JGS Lifecare residents, patients, visitors and employees.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION
- Performs a variety of duties related to assisting in the preparation and serving of meals to residents, staff, and visitors according to the daily menu and in accordance with Orthodox Jewish Dietary Laws.
- Prepares dining room for all meal services.
- Assists in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
- Prepares various food items in conjunction with the cook.
- Assists in checking diet trays before distribution.
- Assists in food preparation for special meals for parties etc.
- Serves residents and staff in a courteous, orderly manner.
- Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Responds positively and timely to all resident, family and co-workers requests.
- Maintains confidentiality of all resident care information.
- Clears away all dirty dishes from dining areas and resets properly.
- Insures that nourishment kitchens are properly cleaned and stocked in a timely fashion.
- Obtains food supplies for next meal.
- Prepares and delivers snacks as instructed.
- Follows established infection control and universal precaution policies when performing daily tasks.
- Is alert to and acts upon any resident safety issues.
- Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Maintains all work areas in an orderly manner.
- Sweeps and mops floors and clean storage areas as directed.
- Performs routine daily and special cleaning assignments.
- Tends and loads dish machine following established procedures.
- Removes clean dishes for dish racks and stores them properly.
- Washes and sanitizes tray delivery trucks.
- Disposes of trash and garbage as needed and keeps work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies etc.
- Adheres to established rules of Kasruth.
- Accommodates rotating days and shifts, including weekends and holidays.
- Completes all mandatory inservices.
- Meets JGS LIFECARE attendance requirements.
- Meets JGS JEWISH LIFECARE non-tardiness requirements.
- Adheres to JGS LIFECARE dietary dress code.
- Attends meetings with Food Service Director and supervisors.
- Adheres to all aspects of the Resident’s Rights Act.
- Demonstrates proper procedures for fire safety.
- Demonstrates respect for resident property by proper handling and storage.
- Follows scheduled break times as assigned by supervisor.
- Maintains a quiet, stress free environment by minimizing disruptive actions – verbal or physical.
- Ability to follow oral or written instructions.
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Ability to work with public in a courteous, positive and professional manner.
- Basic knowledge of Orthodox Jewish Dietary Laws.
- Ability to interact effectively with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, the general public and other staff members.
WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY:
- Competitive pay
- Rewarding job within an outstanding and recognized organization
- Great work environment
JGS Lifecare conducts extensive background checks and professional references for all potential employees. You must be able to provide a recent physical and required immunizations.
JGS Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
JGS Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Hours per Week
24
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
3pm-7:00pm includes weekends
Salary and Benefits
DOE
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
1 year
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