Dietary Manager Assistant

Come join us at Astoria Health and Rehabilitation to make a difference!

** NEW WAGE SCALE, 

If you are looking for a career that can make a difference, then Astoria Health and Rehabilitation is the place for you. Our work family is made up of a variety of talented and committed team members who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives they serve. Each employee contributes their unique skills and abilities with the key goal of enabling our residents to reach and maintain their highest functional abilities. Every job matters at Astoria Health and Rehabilitation Center. We believe in what we do and know our hands make a difference.

As a member of our dietary team, look at what benefits you can enjoy:

• Competitive starting wage with additional pay for experience
• $1,000 new employee referral program
• Paid life insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision plan
• 401k opportunities after your first year
• DailyPay! Work today, get paid today!
• Monthly Celebrations and recognitions

New and Improved Benefits for 2025! 

• $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement Per Year 
• Quarterly Attendance Bonus Program

The primary responsibilities of the Dietary Director Assistant is to assist in managing dietary operations primarily through clinical documentation in the form of nutrition assessments, routine quarterly, annual and significant change progress notes, MDS dietary completion and plan of care documentation for all residents.

• Assisting with the oversight and management of the dietary process within the facility through accurate clinical documentation
• Preparation/serving of residents’ daily meals and maintaining kitchen area when time permits. This includes:
  • Preparing quality food products according to standardized recipes and menus;
  • Directing and supervising Dietary Aides as appropriate;
  • Suggesting menu changes and alternate items to utilize leftovers and other supplies;
  • Ensuring proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods according to standardized recipes;
  • Maintaining and recording assigned temperatures daily;
  • Having food ready at the specified time and beginning meal service on time;
  • Following temperature regulations in preparing, serving and storing foods;
  • Using and cleaning institutional equipment;
  • Ensuring supplies have been replenished in work areas as necessary;
  • Being involved in tray set up and delivery of meals;
  • Attending and participating in in-service educational classes, department meetings and all staff in-services;
  • Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times; &
  • Reporting and documenting resident and/or visitor incidents, accidents, complaints or allegations according to the facility’s policy and procedure using the designated occurrence reporting system.
• Complying with safety requirements, infection control measures, and maintaining a clean work environment in accordance with facility policy 

Minimum Qualification/Requirements:

• Have an understanding of Dining Services procedures and practices.
• Have interpersonal and managerial skills such as:
  • The ability to follow oral, written and verbal instructions, function independently and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
• Must be able to read recipes and menus
• Have a genuine interest in seniors and a willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
  • Have personal integrity and be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel.
  • Be able to work harmoniously with Dining Services staff and all other facility personnel
  • Requires judgment in prioritizing the performance of tasks, duties and responsibilities in accordance with established standards, policies and procedures
  • The ability to be discrete and protect the integrity of confidential information and stay within Corporate Compliance
  • Patience, a cheerful disposition, enthusiasm and a willingness to handle residents based on whatever maturity and physical level in which they are currently functioning
  • The ability to adhere to professional code of ethics
  • The ability to relate information concerning a resident’s condition
• Desired qualifications include:
• • • High school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
    • ServSafe certified or be willing to obtain certification
    • At least one (1) year of experience in a similar position is preferred