Job Description

Dietary Aide

Status: Part-time

Wage: $19/hour

Location: Richmond Beach Rehab - 19235 15th Ave NW Shoreline, WA 98177

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"Our team is rich in culture and diversity, where we welcome you to share and express what makes you who you are! We invest in a just culture, where we support your ideas and input to create a better systematic work environment for each other and for the care of our residents. Success takes a village, and our team is like family - we have many staff members that have proudly worked at Richmond Beach Rehab for 20+ years. We encourage you to have fun and laugh while you work, because we aim for it to be a place you want to be, and a place where you belong." - Dianne, Administrator.

The Dietary Aide assists in the preparation and serving of meals to residents in a skilled nursing facility. Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, delivering meals, adhering to special dietary requirements, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen and dining environment. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, a positive attitude, and a commitment to providing high-quality service to residents.

Duties and 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.
• Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.
• Must speak, read, and write English fluently

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.