Dietary Aide - Avamere Sunnyside

Dietary Aide

Setting: Skilled Nursing

Type: Part Time

Shift: Various Shifts

Location: Avamere Transitional Care at Sunnyside - 4515 Sunnyside Rd. SE, Salem, OR 97302

At Avamere, we offer a strong, exciting team environment with group decision making culture! You get the chance to make a difference every day in the lives of those we care for. If you have a passion for helping others, then look no further! We would love to have you join our Avamere Family!

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 before 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. 

 

At Avamere, we believe in taking care of our employees. We offer a comprehensive benefits package (For FT employees) 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.

This position is subject to a collective bargaining agreement with the SEIU 503

Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify