Dietary Aide (Full-Time)

As a Dietary Aide at Givens Estates, your primary responsibilities will include organizing and setting up dining areas, maintaining cleanliness in the dining room, assisting in meal service, and ensuring excellent dining experiences for residents and their guests. You'll be a crucial part of the Health Services Dining Team, making every shift meaningful.

To excel as a Dietary Aide at Givens Estates, candidates should have a passion for serving others and an ability to work well in a team. While previous experience in a dining or kitchen environment is beneficial, it's not a strict requirement. We value a positive attitude and a willingness to learn above all.

Dietary Aides at Givens Estates are expected to work rotating weekends with open availability. Typical shifts range from 5:30 am to 2:00 pm or 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, totaling between 36 to 40 hours per week. The schedule promotes a healthy work-life balance by avoiding late-night shifts.

Dietary Aides at Givens Estates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, free short-term disability and life insurance, paid time off, a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and educational assistance programs. It's our mission to ensure that our team members are well taken care of.

At Givens Estates, we are committed to promoting diversity and belonging by ensuring everyone is welcomed, treated with dignity and respect, and has access to opportunities for personal and professional growth. Our policies and practices reflect our mission to create an inclusive environment for both residents and staff.

When answering this question, focus on your passion for helping others and your interest in working in a supportive community. Mention the values of Givens Estates and how they resonate with your personal beliefs about caring for senior residents.

Share a specific example where you went above and beyond to help someone. Focus on the actions you took and their positive impact, showing that you understand the importance of quality service in a dining experience.

Discuss strategies you use for effective time management, such as prioritizing tasks based on urgency and how to remain calm under pressure, ensuring that service is efficient while maintaining quality.

Explain the importance of listening to the resident’s concerns and providing a solution, whether that means offering an alternative dish or addressing the issue with your supervisor. Emphasize your commitment to ensuring a positive dining experience.

Talk about your knowledge of sanitation practices, the importance of following health regulations, and how you consistently check your work area to maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.

Affirm your comfort level in working with diverse groups and highlight any previous experiences that demonstrate your ability to connect with individuals from different backgrounds.

Discuss your belief that empathy and patience are crucial qualities for this role, as they help you connect with residents and ensure they receive dignified service during their dining experience.

Emphasize your openness to receiving constructive feedback, viewing it as an opportunity for growth, and how you actively seek out input to improve your skills and service.

Share a relevant experience where teamwork was essential to achieving a goal. Highlight how you collaborated with others, communicated effectively, and contributed to a positive team dynamic.

Reflect on the joy of serving others, the opportunity to interact with diverse individuals, and the fulfillment that comes from making residents’ mealtimes enjoyable.