Job Description
Job Description
Dietary Aide/Cook
Setting: Skilled Nursing
Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, and PRN Available
Shift: Varies
Location: Bend Transitional Care- 900 NE 27th St. Bend, OR 97701
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Join Avamere today and experience a strong and exciting team environment with a group decision-making culture! Whether you're a recent graduate, a skill-seeking individual, or an ambitious career grower, we're here to help. Embrace the rewarding challenges of being a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in our fast-paced and dynamic setting, where every day offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve. If you're passionate about helping others and crave a caring, compassionate, and fulfilling work family, look no further – we'd love to have you become a part of the Avamere Family.
At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Low individual and family deductible.
- 401 (k) Plan: After 90 days of employment, with matching program.
- Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrue up to 4 weeks PTO per year, 6 holidays and accrued sick leave.
- EAP Canopy with unlimited telehealth mental health visits.
- Continuing Education and Higher Education Reimbursement.
- Generous employee referral bonus program.
- Flexible Spending Accounts & CERA: Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA and CERA (Commuter Expense Reimbursement Account).
- Professional Development: Opportunities for growth and development within the company.
- Voluntary Benefits: Life insurance, disability coverage, supplemental hospital, accident and critical illness coverage, Legal Services, Pet Insurance, discount programs and more.
The primary responsibility of a Dietary Aide is to provide assistance in all food functions for our residents as directed by the Dietary Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up, deliver and serve food as directed.
- Serve meals that are palatable, appetizing in appearance and in accordance with established portion control procedures, on a timely basis.
- Assist Cook in preparing meals and checking diet trays after distribution.
- Prepare kitchen, food and supplies for the next meal.
- Return clean utensils to proper storage areas and maintain a clean, dry work environment free of hazardous conditions or equipment.
- Assist in daily cleaning duties including sweeping, mopping, dishwashing, etc.
Requirements and Qualifications:
- Dietary aide or food handling experience preferred, but not required.
- Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
- Must obtain Food Handler’s Card within 30 days of employment.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English fluently
- Must have an active CPR/BLS certification.
- Must be 18yrs of age or older.
Avamere Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify.