Description

Dietary Aide

Type: Part-Time

Shift: Part-time (4 hours/day 3:30pm-7:30pm)

Location: Avamere Rehabilitation of Park West - 1703 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116

We are looking for a caring and detail-oriented Dietary Aide to join our team. In this role, you will assist in preparing and serving meals to residents, ensuring their dietary needs and preferences are met. You'll play a key role in maintaining a clean and safe dining environment, contributing to the overall well-being and satisfaction of our residents. Selected candidate will have a genuine love for supporting the geriatric population

Responsibilities:

• Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.
• Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
• Assist Cook in preparing meals and checking diet trays before distribution.
• Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.
• Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required.
• Have a genuine love for supporting the geriatric population
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Must obtain Food Handler's Card within 30 days of employment.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently
• Must have an active CPR/BLS certification

Benefits: At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
• 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
• EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
• Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
• Generous employee referral bonus program.
• Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
• Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
• Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify