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Job Field: Hospitality Jobs
Location: Santa Cruz, CA
Salary: $Depending on experience

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<tr><td valign="top" width="450"><b>Dietary Aide- Per Diem Santa Cruz Healthcare Center-Santa Cruz, CA - 121233
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
At Kindred Healthcare, our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee and shareholder we serve. Kindred Healthcare, Inc. NYSEKND is a healthcare services company, based in Louisville, Kentucky, with annual revenues of over $4.2 billion. At December 31, 2009, Kindred through its subsidiaries provided healthcare services in 621 locations in 41 states, including 83 long-term acute care hospitals, 222 skilled nursing centers and a contract rehabilitation services business, Peoplefirst Rehabilitation Services, which served 316 non-affiliated facilities. Kindreds 54,100 employees are committed to providing high quality patient care and outstanding customer service to become the most trusted and respected provider of healthcare services in every community we serve. An Equal Opportunity Employer. Drug Free Workplace.
DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES
Be part of the food team that makes sure our residents meals not only taste good, but are also good for them. Assist with preparing and serving food as well as cleaning equipment, utensils, and food service areas. Youll enjoy getting to know our residents and theyll certainly appreciate what you do for them.
Responsibilities
* Prepare resident trays according to instructions/order employ proper food handling techniques in preparation of food and setting up/serving trays deliver food, nourishments and supplies to nursing units or other areas as assigned
* Put stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned
* Clean, wash and sanitize dishes, silverware and utensils used to serve residents and others
* Assist in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area clean work area and equipment as assigned.
* Use proper infection control techniques and protective equipment as needed perform all duties using proper safety techniques.
* Attend and participate in in-service education opportunities
* Perform other duties as assigned
Dietary Aide Food Preparation Dietician Nutrition Services Food Services Food Server Meal Server
REQUIRED SKILLS
*Must have knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques and work cooperatively as a member of a team.
*Should be patient and polite and able to communicate effectively with residents, their family members, other staff, referral sources and physicians. *Education at the tenth grade level or above is desirable, along with experience in a dietary department, or large volume food preparation and service.
*Must be able to read, speak and understand the English language.
*Should understand the principles of growth and development for the entire life span and be able to provide appropriate care for adolescent, adults and geriatric residents.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

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No High School/GED