Dietary Aide/Dishwasher
- Hillcrest Commons Extended Care
- Pittsfield, Massachusetts
- Full Time
The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as
directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies
and procedures. At Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, we
have been caring for area families since 1995, providing top-quality
skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and
specialized memory care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery,
comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life, with
our highly skilled care teams providing compassionate attention and
specialized care every step of the way. **Essential Job Functions** -
Work with the facility\'s dietitian as necessary and implement
recommended changes as required. - Assist in serving meals as necessary
and on a timely basis. - Serve food in accordance with established
portion control procedures. - Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning
duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Clean
work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. - Sweep and mop
floors as directed. - Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area. -
Return clean utensils to proper storage areas. - Wash and clean utensils
as directed. - Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free
of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc. - Set up meal trays, food carts,
dining room, etc., as instructed. - Assist cook in preparing meals. -
Distribute and collect menus as necessary. - Obtain food supplies for
next meal. - Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. -
Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. - Perform
dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily
available for next meal. - Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms,
etc., and take to dishwashing area. - Prepare and deliver snacks, etc.,
as instructed. - Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in
accordance with established policies. - Follow established Infection
Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when
performing daily tasks. - Ensure department is clean and safe by
assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. - Report
all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents to supervisor
immediately. - Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and
properly arranged manner at all times. - Ensure that food and supplies
for the next meal are readily available. - Dispose of food and waste in
accordance with established policies. - Report missing/illegible labels
or MSDSs to supervisor. - Assist in food preparation for special meals
for parties, etc. **Salary Range:** \$16.00-\$18.78 [For more
information and to apply for positions at Hillcrest Commons, click
here!]("blank"
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directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies
and procedures. At Hillcrest Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, we
have been caring for area families since 1995, providing top-quality
skilled nursing care for short-term rehabilitation, long-term care and
specialized memory care. We focus on maximizing patient recovery,
comfort and independence for the highest possible quality of life, with
our highly skilled care teams providing compassionate attention and
specialized care every step of the way. **Essential Job Functions** -
Work with the facility\'s dietitian as necessary and implement
recommended changes as required. - Assist in serving meals as necessary
and on a timely basis. - Serve food in accordance with established
portion control procedures. - Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning
duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures. - Clean
work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. - Sweep and mop
floors as directed. - Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area. -
Return clean utensils to proper storage areas. - Wash and clean utensils
as directed. - Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free
of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc. - Set up meal trays, food carts,
dining room, etc., as instructed. - Assist cook in preparing meals. -
Distribute and collect menus as necessary. - Obtain food supplies for
next meal. - Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. -
Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. - Perform
dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily
available for next meal. - Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms,
etc., and take to dishwashing area. - Prepare and deliver snacks, etc.,
as instructed. - Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in
accordance with established policies. - Follow established Infection
Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when
performing daily tasks. - Ensure department is clean and safe by
assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. - Report
all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents to supervisor
immediately. - Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and
properly arranged manner at all times. - Ensure that food and supplies
for the next meal are readily available. - Dispose of food and waste in
accordance with established policies. - Report missing/illegible labels
or MSDSs to supervisor. - Assist in food preparation for special meals
for parties, etc. **Salary Range:** \$16.00-\$18.78 [For more
information and to apply for positions at Hillcrest Commons, click
here!]("blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"}
Job ID: 481596501
Originally Posted on: 6/17/2025