Dietary Aide

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Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut. In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services. We're seeking Dietary Aides who share our passion and commitment to making Meadow Ridge the Benchmark for providing service and care service to our residents.

FT and PT opportunities availableWeekend availability required.Hourly wage range $17 -$18.25

Responsibilities

Provides dining service to Residents, guests and family members as needed.Prepares trays and serves food according to menus and following therapeutic diet orders.Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedules.Maintains all side stations and dining areas using the "clean as you go" policy.Keeps work areas clean and maintains sanitary conditions.

Requirements

Must be able to follow written and oral instructionsMust have knowledge of dietary procedures and related Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operationsMust be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient mannerBe able to lift up to 50lbs.

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following:

8 holidays & 3 floating holidaysDiscounted Meal ProgramPaid Training & Company-provided UniformsAssociate Referral Bonus ProgramPhysical & Mental Health Wellness Programs401k Retirement Plan with Company Match Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Program Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off

• Eligibility may vary by employment statusBenchmark Senior Living is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.We embrace and encourage our associates' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our associates unique.