Forest Ridge, a community of Navion Senior Living, located in West Jefferson, NC is seeking a qualified Dietary Aide to assist in the preparation, oversight, and serving of meals. Our Dietary Aides are responsible for delivering top-notch food service in a high-quality, cutting-edge Assisted Living and Memory Care Community. The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

Available Shifts:

Full-Time: ALL SHIFTS - must be available to work holidays and weekends!

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Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and production sheets and as directed.
• Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Ensures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner. Uses proper tasting technique to ensure that quality standards are met prior to service.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records food temperatures according to established policy.
• Follows procedures for serving partner meals.
• Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

Requirements

• Must possess, at a minimum, a 10th grade education.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Be able to interpret and implement written or oral policies, procedures, and instructions.
• Possess the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
• Communicate effectively.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• PTO for full time positions
• Short & Long Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

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