The Role
Assists with food service operations in a skilled nursing facility, including meal preparation, tray and dining area setup, meal delivery, menu distribution, supply collection, diet-tray checks, and cleaning. Follows food safety and sanitation procedures, implements dietitian recommendations, maintains equipment and work areas, and collaborates with facility staff to meet residents’ dietary needs.
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Plum Tree Care Center, San Jose CA
Dietary Aide $19.50- $21.25 Per Hour
Full time, Part time and Per diem
Plum Tree Care Center, a Generations Healthcare facility, is in search of a Dietary Aide to join our team. Our skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility has an outstanding reputation in the healthcare industry with an excellent rating for quality patient care. We are committed to providing kind, competent, and compassionate services to those entrusted to our care and an enjoyable work environment for our staff. If you are passionate about helping residents meet their full potential, then this is the right place for you.
Position Overview:
The primary role of the Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.
Essential Duties (include but are not limited to):
- Work with the facility’s Dietitian/ Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
- Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
- Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
- Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
- Assist cook in preparing meals.
- Distribute and collect menus, as necessary.
- Obtain food supplies for next meal.
- Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
- Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
Qualifications:
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
- Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
- Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
- Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate.
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation package, healthcare benefits and excellent career growth opportunities. Health Benefits for full-time employees offered 1st of the month following hire date.
Benefits and incentive programs (including sign-on bonuses, if applicable) are subject to eligibility requirements and may change at any time. Sign-on bonus terms and amounts are subject to change and are based on the employee’s date of hire.
Generations Healthcare was founded upon the belief that caring for the sick, the elderly, and the infirm is a special and sacred stewardship. It is our mission to have this belief reflected in everything we do: in the presentation of our homes, in the professionalism of our staff, and in the daily delivery of care to our residents and their families. It is our purpose that whoever enters a Generations home will be met with kindness, competence and compassion.
Please note: This position requires the successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening as part of the hiring process.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit. The Company prohibits unlawful discrimination against employees or applicants based on race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, reproductive health decision making, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military status, veteran status, uniformed service member status, sexual orientation, transgender identity, citizenship status, pregnancy, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits unlawful discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of those characteristics, or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of those characteristics.
Skills Required
- Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, visitors, government personnel, and the general public
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, work areas, sanitation, order, and safety
- Willingness to seek out and incorporate new methods and principles
- Successful completion of a background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening
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The Company
What We Do
Generations Healthcare provides compassionate skilled nursing care, rehabilitation, behavioral health, and related services across California. The organization operates more than 30 facilities with over 3,500 beds, serving older adults and other patients through a network of care homes and specialized programs. Its mission centers on delivering kind, competent, and compassionate care while supporting residents’ recovery, dignity, families, and quality of life.
