The Terrace at Denison is hiring for a dietary aide to join our team. Full-time, Double WeekendsPOSITION SUMMARY:Do you love working in the kitchen? Do you find joy in preparing and serving fresh meals to others? Would knowing that the hard work you do, day in and day out, truly makes a difference in the lives of others? The Dietary Aide position truly touches lives every single day - our patients and long term residents look forward to their meal times and count on our staff to make it an enjoyable experience - be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:- Assist in the preparation and/ or service of meals/ food for patients, employees, and special events as instructed by the Dietary Manager
- Serve food and snacks according to the planned menu/spreadsheet and the patient's/resident's food preferences and diet order
- Assist the Cook by ensuring the food prepared/and or pre-portioned using proper food handling/ safety techniques and is of proper quantity, completed on time as scheduled, and is in accordance with the menu & residents' diet order
- May wash dishes, etc. when necessary or when instructed to do so by the Dietary Manager
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:- Must possess, as a minimum, High School Diploma or equivalent G.E.D
- Food handler's permit preferred according to local regulatory requirements
- Experience in food prep and service within a skilled nursing or long term care facility strongly preferred
- Must be able to speak, understand, read and write in fluent English
BENEFITS:All of our employees are valued and receive a competitive wage; full time team members are also offered a comprehensive benefit package which includes:
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance/ Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition Reimbursement & Nursing Loan Repayment Programs
- PerkSpot - Local Deals and Weekly Perks Program
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- New Pet Insurance Discount available
- DailyPay option available! - Get your pay, when you need it
- Purchasing Power - online purchase/payroll deduction
- Tickets at Work - entertainment ticket discounts
- Employee Assistance Plan - easy-to-use services to help with everyday challenges of life (available for all employees and their families)
- Helping Friends Foundation - our employees' hardship/crisis fund
- Farmers GroupSelect Auto and Home Insurance - employee discount available - payroll deduction!
- In-facility education programs and more!
The Terrace at Denison- 1300 Memorial Drive, Denison, TX 75020The Terrace at Denison is a 136-bed skilled nursing facility in Denison, Texas. Our team is special in the care we provide and the supportive ties we share with one another. At The Terrace at Denison we truly function like a family, as many of our team members have worked with us for many years. Together we have built a strong, stable staff and an environment that fosters a strong atmosphere of teamwork!*Drug Free, Smoke-Free Workplace, Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets