Dietary Assistant - PRN (Float Team)
Volunteers of America - National Services

Job Info

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Job Description

Come join the VOA Colorado Float Team and make a difference in our resident's lives! Work as a PRN Dietary Assistant in Montrose and/or Eckert, Colorado. You will enjoy ultimate flexibility and work as little as four shifts per month or full time hours, it is YOUR choice.

The primary purpose of the Dietary Assistant is provide quality food service in accordance with all State and Federal regulations and to meet the nutritional and individual needs of the residents in our senior living facilities.

One (1) year of experience is required - you must be willing to work at any VOA facility as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. 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 Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
2. Understands and follows procedures related to all duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Dietary, Management Team and/or Cook.
3. Attends required in-services and completes assigned on-line modules.

Work where you feel at home.

The warm and caring atmosphere of our communities is created by nurses, environmental specialists, 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 and flexible work environments 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.

When you join our team of exceptional professionals, we'll trust you to do your best each day, and to show compassion and caring for our residents and your fellow team members. In return, you'll be rewarded with a generous array of industry-leading benefits and workplace considerations.

Job Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Friendly and enjoy working with the elderly.
• Previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read and understand procedures used for work assignments, instructions, recipe directions and diet order cards.
• Numerical ability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Adequate strength, endurance and coordination to meet the strenuous physical demands of such responsibilities as preparing food items, carrying quantity foods, serving meals, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning assigned work areas.
• Coordination and dexterity for preparing food and operating dietary equipment safely.
• Ability to work in an area that is often very hot/cold.
• Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation.
• Must be willing to work in facilities following infection control precautions and regular testing for COVID-19.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

• $14.03-15.13/hour
• Mileage between home health visits will be paid according to Volunteers of America's mileage policy
• Flexible scheduling
• Overtime is available and paid when working over 12 hours in a day and 40 hours in a week
• Colorado SAFE Sick
• 403 (b) participation is available with annual company contributions after one year and 1,000 hours of service

EOE M/F/Vets/Disabled

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