Lead Aide - Dietary

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Meadow Ridge is the premier life care retirement community in Fairfield County, located on 136 acres in beautiful Redding, Connecticut.
In this unique and enriching environment, we offer Independent and Assisted Living apartment homes, as well as a skilled Health Center where we provide our residents with quality care and services.

We are looking for a Lead Dietary Aide to join our team! 

Hourly Wage Range $19 -$20.25

Sunday -Thursday 11:30am-closing (7:30 or 8)

The Lead Dietary Aide, reports to the Certified Dietary Manager. The Lead Dietary Aide supports and leads the Dietary Team in its service and care responsibilities.The  Lead Dietary Aide serves food and beverages to residents in accordance with established Benchmark policies and procedures.

Lead Dietary Aide Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Provides dining service to Residents, guests and family members as needed. 

• Prepares trays and serves food according to menus and following therapeutic diet orders. 

• Maintains or exceeds standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards. 

• Follows daily and weekly cleaning schedules. 

• Maintains all side stations and dining areas using the “clean as you go” policy. 

• Keeps work areas clean and maintains sanitary conditions.  

Lead Dietary Aide Requirements: 

• Must be able to lead and direct others  to provide optimum service.
• Must be able to follow written and oral instructions. 
• Must have knowledge of dietary procedures and related Health Department regulations and guidelines for food service operations. 
• Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs. 

Benefits: 

As a community associate at Benchmark, you will have access to a variety of benefits including, but not limited to, the following: 

• 8 holidays & 3 floating holidays 
• Discounted Meal Program 
• Paid Training & Company-provided Uniforms 
• Associate Referral Bonus Program 
• Physical & Mental Health Wellness Programs 
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match* 
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits* 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program* 
• Vacation and Health & Wellness Paid Time Off*
  
  *Eligibility may vary by employment status