Dietary Assistant

Company: Volunteers of America
Location: Fort Myers
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

We are looking for Dietary Assistant / Servers / Dishwashers to join The Preserve family. New hourly Pay Rates up to $15.75 per hour. Retention BONUS of $4000 for Full-time and $2000 for Part-time. Competitive Benefit Package Including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance,
• 403(b) Retirement Plan;
• Paid time off; personal day; and sick time.
• Pay in lieu of benefits options
• Career scholarships
• Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs
• Employee discount program The Preserve, A Family of Senior Living Options by Volunteers of America, is an amenity-rich senior living community in an intimate, boutique-style setting, providing progressive, comprehensive care and personalized service delivered with exceptional hospitality. Located in the beautiful city of Fort Myers, FL. on the corner of Plantation Road and 6 Mile Cypress Parkway, we provide Assisted Living, Memory Support and Skilled Care Rehab communities to our senior population. Work where you feel at home. The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, certified nursing assistants and other team members who love to help older adults feel healthy and at home. At Volunteers of America, we're also dedicated to creating thoughtful, caring work environment for our team members. When you begin a career with us, expect the support you need to succeed in your role, respect for your individuality and beliefs, and opportunities for personal and professional development. Are you just joining the workforce or looking for a meaningful job or career? Why stand at a cash register when you can make a difference, every day, in the lives of seniors in your community? This is a unique and rewarding opportunity to make a difference by providing companionship and much needed human interaction for our residents who have been separated from their loved ones due to the pandemic's restrictions on visitors. We offer great wages, scholarship opportunities and flexibility, combined with the many other benefits of being a part of the Volunteers of America family. Core Responsibilities:
  • Assists in defined food preparation, serving of meals and cleaning duties according to proper procedures, using various dietary equipment and supplies, as assigned by the Director of Culinary, Management Team and/or Cook.
  • Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Culinary Services, Management Team and/or Cook.
  • Upon hire and annually, complete competency / skills set checklist to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition services department through simulation, direct observation, computer based learning, written test or documentation review.
  • Follows reporting procedures for the following.
  • Be a friendly face, in this time of need, for our residentsEOE M/F/Vets/Disabled Qualifications:
    • Must be willing to work in a Healthcare /Senior Living environment that is taking precautions for COVID-19.
    • No experience is required, training will be provided.
    • Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
    • Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

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