PT Dietary Aide 1st Shift

POSITION SUMMARY

JOB TITLE:
Dining Experience Associate

REPORTS TO:
Dining Experience Director

DEPARTMENTAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Dining Services

SUMMARY:
Assist in all dietary functions. Responsible for washing silverware, dishes, cooking utensils and
appliances and cleaning kitchen and dining area. Operates the dishwasher, sweeps and mops
floors; maintains food storage areas and refrigerator/freezer in a clean and orderly manner.
Returns clean dishes and utensils to proper storage area. Responsible for preparing dining room for
meals by setting tables, folding napkins, filling water glasses, providing and refilling condiments.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
A. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Requires the ability to maintain kitchen and dining areas, as well as all dishes, utensils and
appliances in a clean and orderly manner. Knowledge of operating industrial dishwasher
and knowledge of sanitation standards is essential. Requires frequent heavy lifting, bending,
stretching and standing for extended periods of time. Requires the ability to communicate
effectively in English both orally and in writing.
B. Education
A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
C. Experience
Six months to one year prior experience in food service or dishwashing is preferred.
D. Certificates/Licenses
As required by county/state in which employed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
The employee must be able to perform these essential functions with or without reasonable
accommodation by IntegraCare Corporation without posing a direct threat to self or others.
1. Performs all duties and responsibilities with a positive attitude.
2. Operates and maintains dishwasher, including testing chemical level.
3. Maintains kitchen and dish cleaning supplies.
4. Removes garbage from kitchen area to dumpster and maintains garbage area in sanitary
manner.
5. Assists in food preparation as needed.
6. Prepares meal trays as needed.
7. Assists in storing food and food supplies as needed.
8. Maintains food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.
9. Cleans worktables, refrigerators/freezers, stove and appliances.
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10. Sweeps and mops floors.
11. Maintains adequate inventory of clean dishes and utensils for meals.
12. Returns clean dishes and utensils to proper storage areas.
13. Assures that safety and sanitation regulations are followed at all times.
14. Attends all required in-service trainings and orientations.
15. Maintains sanitation log.
16. Assists with preparing the dining room for meals and cleaning dining room.
17. Assists in pouring beverages and serving meals as necessary in the dining room.
18. Clear tables and change linens in the dining room.
19. Set dining room tables for the next meal.
17. Prepares and delivers snacks as needed.
18. Responds to Residents' requests.
19. Respects Residents’ rights, privacy and dignity.
EQUIPMENT NECESSARY TO OPERATE TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. Industrial size dishwasher
2. Vacuum cleaner
3. Mop and bucket

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
LIFTING NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALY
11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY
67%
MOST
FREQUENTLY
LIFTED
OBJECTS,
COMMENTS
0 - 10 lbs. X Pots and pans,
serving trays,
cleaning
supplies,
heavy boxes,
kitchenwares
11 - 20 lbs. X
21 - 50 lbs. X
51 - 100 lbs. X
100 lbs. X
CARRYING NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALY
11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY
67%
MOST
FREQUENTLY
CARRIED
OBJECTS,
COMMENTS
0 - 10 lbs. X Pots and pans,
serving trays,
cleaning
supplies,
heavy boxes,
kitchenwares
11 - 20 lbs. X
21 - 50 lbs. X
51 - 100 lbs. X
100 lbs. X
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FREQUENCY NEVER
0%
RARELY
1% -
10%
OCCASIONALLY
11% - 33%
FREQUENTLY
34% - 66%
CONTINUOUSLY
67%
COMMENTS
Bending X Pots and pans,
serving trays,
cleaning
supplies,
heavy boxes,
kitchenware
Climbing X
Crawling X
Kneeling X
Squatting X
Reaching X
Twisting X
Push/Pull X
HOURS PER DAY ON A REGULAR SHIFT COMMENTS
Sitting 0 to 1 hour per day Largest portion
of the day
standing and
walking
Standing 3 to 5 hours per day
Walking 3 to 5 hours per day
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS: Requires normal vision range and hearing ability.
WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES: Moderate exposure to chemicals, dust; slight
exposure to body fluids.
I understand that the intent of this position description is to provide a reasonable summary of the
responsibilities of this position. I understand that I may be asked to perform tasks other than those
explicitly stated in this description. I attest that I am physically capable of performing this position.
Finally, I understand that this is a non-exempt position.