Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living - No Experience!

Prestige Assisted Living at Chico is a distinguished healthcare community located at 1351 E. Lassen Avenue in Chico, California. This facility offers 51 apartments dedicated to assisted living and an additional 16 units specializing in memory care. Known for its award-winning memory care family and a homelike, family atmosphere, Prestige Assisted Living at Chico prides itself on providing top-notch care and a supportive environment for both its residents and staff. Characterized by longevity among its team members and a strong coaching and democratic leadership style, this community empowers its employees to grow, learn, and consistently deliver the best care possible. The center's notable achievements include receiving the Bronze Award in 2018 and the Silver Award in 2019 from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living, as well as achieving a deficiency-free survey from the state of California, which reflects its commitment to excellence and quality care. The organization behind this premier community, Prestige Care, manages over 75 skilled nursing and post-acute care centers, plus assisted living and memory care communities across eight Western states. Employing over 5,000 team members, Prestige Care is recognized for its core values of integrity, trust, commitment, and respect, which permeate its approach to resident care and employee relations. Prestige Care fosters a collaborative, team-oriented environment that values career advancement and development, making it an ideal employer for those seeking meaningful work in healthcare. The role of On Call Dining Services Aide (Dietary Aide - Server) at Prestige Assisted Living at Chico is a vital position within the dietary department. This hourly role offers a competitive salary ranging from $16.00 to $20.00 per hour depending on experience. The primary function of the Dining Services Aide is to assist with food preparation, meal service, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards within the dietary and dining areas. Key responsibilities include serving meals, snacks, and beverages accurately and hygienically, adhering to portion control and dietary requirements based on resident needs and preferences. The aide ensures that meals are delivered promptly to residents' rooms or dining tables according to specific dietary orders and tray cards, guaranteeing proper diet adherence and resident satisfaction. They also play an essential role in keeping the kitchen and dining environment clean by sanitizing equipment, utensils, dishes, and work areas through manual and dishwasher operations. Monitoring and reporting on dishwashing and kitchen equipment temperatures is another critical duty to ensure safety and compliance with health standards. Beyond food service, the Dining Services Aide is responsible for proper food storage, labeling, and rotation in line with state and local health regulations and company policies. They assist in stocking supplies, resetting dining areas between meals, and participating in facility-wide safety and infection control procedures. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills to interact courteously with residents, visitors, and fellow staff members, always respecting confidentiality and promoting a dignified atmosphere. The position also supports facility-wide values by demonstrating respect, integrity, commitment, and trust while maintaining a safe and secure workplace. The Dining Services Aide is encouraged to attend ongoing training, in-services, and staff meetings to stay current with best practices and policies. This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a Food Handler Permit who are seeking a rewarding position in a supportive, family-like healthcare setting that values career growth and employee empowerment.

• must have a food handler permit as required by the state
• some high school education preferred
• ability to comply with facility policies
• ability to work flexible hours including on-call shifts
• reliable and punctual
• ability to perform physical tasks such as standing for long periods