Who We Are:
Since 1972, The Hallmark has been the trusted name in upscale retirement living in Houston’s prestigious Galleria/Tanglewood area. As the oldest Life Plan Community in the region, we’re a not-for-profit community operated by Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc., dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults of all faiths. We offer luxurious independent living, combined with a seamless continuum of care including assisted living, memory support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation all on a single campus.
Who You Are:
We are seeking a candidate with a strong positive attitude toward customer service to act as a Healthcare Diet Aide. This person will have a genuine interest in working with older adults and be able to engage, motivate, and support both residents and fellow team members. The ideal candidate is dependable, compassionate, and aligned with our values of respect, excellence, and community. Creativity, teamwork, and a drive to exceed expectations are key traits we’re looking for as we work together to fulfill our mission of uplifting the lives of those we serve.
Essential Functions:
1. Prepare trays/plates following instruction given either in writing or verbally
2. Use portion control procedures
3. Perform routine sanitation responsibilities as assigned by supervisor using required cleaning and sanitizing agents
4. Gather, remove, and properly dispose of trash and recycling items
5. Transfer supplies and equipment from loading docks to storerooms and/or other locations; Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals; Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies; Ensure proper storage of food and supplies
6. Assemble, operate safely, breakdown and clean dish machines, serving lines, toaster, beverage machines, coffee machines and other food service related equipment
7. Maintain the determined standard of service throughout the meal being served
8. Monitor and record temperature gauges on all ware-washing equipment on the schedule provided by the supervisor
9. Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary and infection control policies and procedures
10. Report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents
11. Attend and participate in training, educational activities and staff meetings; assist in
orientation and training other staff
12. Maintain work area and keep the department in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
13. Effectively communicates both verbally and in writing.
14. Demonstrates the community hospitality promises towards residents, families, associates and vendors.
- Must be able to relate positively and favorable to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.
- Must maintain regular attendance, including weekends and holidays as needed.
- Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
- Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physician exam, if required.
- Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
Skills Required
- Relate positively to residents and families and work cooperatively with associates at all levels
- Maintain regular attendance, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant
- Meet local health regulations and pass post-employment physician exam if required
- Capable of performing all essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations
- Adhere to universal precautions, sanitary and infection control policies and OSHA safety standards
- Assemble, operate, breakdown and clean dish machines, serving lines, beverage and food service equipment safely
- Monitor and record temperature gauges on ware-washing equipment and follow portion control procedures
- Transfer supplies and equipment from loading docks to storerooms and ensure proper storage and inventorying
What We Do
Brazos Presbyterian Homes, Inc. is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing quality living and a continuum of care for the senior community. Serving persons of all faiths in a Christian environment, the organization has set the standard for independent retirement living since 1963. It operates several communities, including Brazos Towers at Bayou Manor, The Hallmark, and Longhorn Village, offering care levels from independent living to skilled nursing.
