Dietary Aide

Virginia Health Services is hiring Dietary Aides for The Newport Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, a Long Term Care and Rehab Center located in Newport News, VA.

The Dietary Aide assists the cook in preparing resident and employee meals under the supervision of the Dining Services Manager/designee.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Is proficient in the use of the menu tray card system.
Assists with preparing, and distributing resident meals and snacks in accordance with the menu, diet orders and facility meal schedule.
Washes dishes and cleans work area, tables, cabinets, carts, and ovens in accordance with infection control standards.
Ensures proper storage and handling for all food to include knowledge of proper holding temperatures and temperature documentation.
Effectively operates all kitchen appliances.
Follows facility cleaning schedule as assigned.
Maintains proper cleaning and sanitation of kitchen equipment and area.
Complies with all established policies and procedures.
Promote and demonstrate positive customer service towards VHS, co-workers, residents, family members and visitors.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications and Requirements:

Prior food service experience is preferred, but not required.
ServSafe Certified preferred.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple information.
While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, turn, bend, stoop, lift, push, pull, reach, talk, hear, taste or smell.
Must be able to lift, push, pull and move up to 50 pounds.
Risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens and hazardous materials.
2 week working notice is required for voluntary termination of employment

Benefits

Why join Virginia Health Services?

Locally owned and headquartered in Newport News, Virginia since 1963, Virginia Health Services offers exceptional senior living and health care services. Our 1,200+ employees are passionate and committed to the well-being and quality care of our residents.

A career with Virginia Health Services means you'll be part of a collaborative Team whose dedication and compassion are recognized and valued. We believe in quality of life and want to help you live your best life too!

Recognizing you have many options; Virginia Health Services is committed to investing in its Team members and offers the following benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Get some of your paycheck early instead of waiting for payday with Netspend Earned Wage Access
• Group Health insurance including medical, dental, vision, and an employee assistance program
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an employer contribution annual basis.
• Referral program
• State-of-the-art, Employment, Enrichment and Education Center to provide hands-on opportunities for training and development of our team!

Learn more about us at: http://www.vahs.com

Virginia Health Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability or veteran status. We are a drug free workplace.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and responsibilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.