Dietary Aide

Position Title: Dietary Aide

Department: Culinary Services/Food and Beverage

Schedule: On-call P/T 

Pay: $22, DOE

                    This is a part-time position working three to four day per week, 4 1/2 hours each day.

Who we are: 

Nestled at the base of Cougar Mountain is a senior living community in Issaquah, Washington unlike any other on the Eastside: Timber Ridge at Talus. When our community of well-traveled, outdoor-loving seniors aren’t visiting other parts of the world, you’ll find them socializing over dinner, hiking a nearby trail or just enjoying the spectacular views. As the area’s first Silver LEED-certified Life Plan Community, our campus and natural setting reflect our residents’ love of the Pacific Northwest. You won't find our unique combination of an all-inclusive lifestyle, superior hospitality, and beautiful location anywhere else. We are currently seeking an on call part-time Dietary Aide to work in our health center. If you’re looking for a different perspective on senior living come join us today!

You will enjoy:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Now Offering DailyPay!
• Free Lyft rides if needed, to and from the Issaquah Transit Center.
• Free parking
• Free meals
• Your personal and professional growth is important to us, so we provide continual professional training and career advancement opportunities.
• You will enjoy being part of a great team in a fun, engaging work environment!

Who you are:

• Valid Washington State Food Handler’s Permit
• Previous experience in nursing home food service preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple math. Ability to understand simple measurements and conversions.
• Ability to plan and organize work, set up trays and plates in accordance with diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with our residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires empathy for older adults.

General Summary:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and serving therapeutic diet trays to health center residents in accordance with posted therapeutic diet menus.

Essential Job Duties:

• Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serve meals in our health center.
• Set up tables in the health center dining room and breaks down same after the meal.
• Transport hot and cold foods to and from the health center 

Other Duties:

• Maintains station equipment and work area in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Attends in-service training and educations as assigned.
• Performs other specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works indoors; must be able to stand/walk for 100% of the workday; must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independently; must be able to push and pull tray/bus/transport carts weighing up to 50 lbs. independently; must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the workday. May be exposed to extreme temperatures from the ovens and freezers. Must be able to see, hear, and speak. May be exposed to industrial cleaning chemicals, communicable diseases including the HIV and Hepatitis B virus, and offensive odors.