Dietary Aides Bear Mountain Healthcare, a skilled nursing facility in West Springfield MA, is currently seeking Dietary Aides. The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager and/or Cook. Duties include but are not limited to: Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager. Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals. Meet scheduled meal and snack times. Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures. Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled. Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals. Setting up the dining room and serving residents. Wash and store dishes. Prepare meals and beverages using specific procedures Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation and quality Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage Label and date all opened stock, assure items are closed appropriately Do not store any personal items in any refrigerator, freezers or food storage areas. Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food Set up and clean any assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures Wash dishes and/or utensils and store according to acceptable standards of practice Ensure compliance with all sanitation Participate in menu planning as applicable Follow Hospitality protocols by treating all residents and families as guests. Qualifications: The Dietary Aid will be a high school graduate or have a GED. Previous healthcare dietary service experience is preferred. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, as well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area. The Dietary Aide will be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.