Dietary Aide FT - Dow Rummel Village

THE COMPANY

Dow Rummel Leadership wants every person who chooses to join our team to understand that they play an especially important part of a much larger story of our residents’ lives. It is our mission that Dow Rummel Village associates create joy-filled memories with this respected and unique generation.

Dow Rummel is a non-profit organization located in Sioux Falls, SD and has been the premier life plan community in the area for over 55 years.

THE POSITION

The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Main Kitchen to provide quality food to residents and others in a timely manner.

THE HOURS: Monday – Friday with a weekend rotation.  Shifts vary from 5am to 1:30pm and 6am to 2:30pm 40 hours per week.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Model the values, mission, and vision of the organization. 

• Be alert and active in supporting facility's commitment to safe practices, infection control, and respect for residents' rights. 

• Interactions with residents, families, physicians, referral sources, visitors, volunteers, co-workers, supervisors, etc. are in a manner that is friendly, supportive, courteous, respectful, cooperative, and professional. 

• Behavior and actions at work promote an atmosphere of teamwork, which is congruent with facility standards to promote positive relations. Adheres to the Dow Rummel compliance guidelines. 

• Documentation is completed in compliance with facility and department policies and procedures on a consistent basis. Mandatory trainings are completed within established time frames. 

• Maintains safe food handling practices while preparing and serving food for residents, staff, and visitors. Responsible for timely preparation and delivery of all meals to residents. 

• Maintains safe food handling practices while preparing and serving food for patients, staff, and visitors. 

• Responsible for timely preparation and delivery of all meals to patients and cafeteria customers 

• Ability to follow simple instructions from cooks as to preparation and serving of trays. 

• Assist in the general preparation of carts and trays for serving. Prepares and delivers patient nourishments 

• Assist cooks as needed. 

• Assist in serving trays for carts and cafeteria as directed. 

• Prepares salads, desserts, sandwich items according to production sheets and menus. 

• Gathers food items according to production sheets and begins preparing according to directions. 

• Works with cook on production assignments to maintain food quality and prevent food waste. 

• Maintains food quality and safe food handling procedures throughout production and service 

• Maintains portion control on salads and dessert items. Stores, dates, labels usable food items for future use. 

• Responsible for general sanitation of the dietary department. 

• Ability to assist other aides in general food preparation and sanitation throughout the department. 

• Sweep and mop floors as directed 

• Ensure all serving area are clean and food is served with appropriate garnishments 

• Ability to operate cash register, prepare and serve food and beverages in the cafeteria. Ensure line is stocked for coffee breaks and meals. Delivers bulk food items to nursing units and other dining units. 

• Uses appropriate serving utensils for portion control. 

• Presents a polite demeanor, takes orders, and serves customers in a prompt, friendly manner. 

• Wash pots and pans and operate dishwasher. 

THE REQUIREMENTS

• State of South Dakota Medication Aide License

• A background working in senior living and/or LTC preferred

THE QUALIFICATIONS 

• The Food Service Associate will preferably have a high school degree or GED and previous dietary service experience. 
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipes, directions, menu orders, and work assignments. 
• how a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. 
• Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals 
• good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment, and cleaning work area. 
• Able and willing to work flexible hours and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members. 
• Must be able to stand and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reach, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment. 
• Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. 
• Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 lbs. and withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables. 
• Must be free from infections or diseases. 
• May be required to be SERV Safe Certified 

PAY, BENEFITS, AND PERKS:

• Excellent Pay Based on Experience
• A set schedule with no weekends will allow for time away from work to spend with friends and family
• Top Health, Dental and Vision insurance and providers for Full-Time Employees
• Front loaded PTO
• Accrue Paid Time Off (PTO) immediately
• Benefits start 1st of the month following employment
• 6 Observed Holidays
• Tuition/education reimbursement per calendar year for approved program of study
• 403(b) Retirement plan with dollar for dollar up to 4% company-matched contributions for anyone employed at Dow Rummel
• Fun with contests and prizes
• An employee engagement committee that is a voice for all employees, to support and bring ideas forward to leadership for consideration and implementation to improve and increase our recruitment and retention.
• A supportive environment that values mental health and encourages a healthy work-life balance
• Resources and support for professional development and managing workplace stress