Dietary Staff

Food and Nutrition Services Staff

Job Summary

Food and Nutrition Services Staff shall prepare and serve resident's meals using proper food handling techniques. Meals shall be prepared according to the approved menu and recipes which are on file within the food and nutrition department. Food and Nutrition Services Staff shall maintain appropriate cleanliness and sanitation to prevent the occurrence of food illnesses.

Educations

Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions.

Qualifications

1. Six (6) months previous experience in dietary services preferable but not essential.

2. Knowledge of quality food preparation and food service.

3. Must have some knowledge in the use of food service equipment and related cleaning equipment.

4. Has an interest in learning, ability to cooperate, and willingness to work under supervision.

5. Adheres to all company policies and performs task in a timely and efficient fashion.

6. Must work as scheduled each week, working weekends and holidays as needed.

7. Is courteous in working with residents, families and employees

8. Maintains a neat, well-groomed and professional appearance at all times.

9. Has appropriate health certificate as required by local, state, and federal health departments.

10. Must demonstrate ability to follow policies, procedures, practices and direction without the direct supervision of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

11. Must demonstrate the ability to function as a cooperative team member with all disciplines in the facility.

12. Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks on a continuous basis, and perform task despite frequent interruptions. Keeps an open line of communication with other department members.

13. Must have a pre-employment and an annual Tuberculosis screening examination as required by the state the Food and Nutrition Services Staff is employed

Responsibilities

1. Adhere to directives of the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, Administrator, or Director of
Nurses.

2. Must keep the Food and Nutrition area clean and in a sanitary condition.
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3. Wash and clean dirty dishes, trays, utensils, and equipment within the food and nutrition department.

4. Prepare meals according to approved menus and recipes.

5. Organize tray assembly and meal service.

6. Report any equipment problems to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services.

7. Maintains food and supplies and reports supply inventory to the Director of Food and Nutrition
Services.

8. Maintains department equipment to ensure proper cleanliness and function.

9. Checks and maintains food temperatures, dish washer and refrigerator temps as per policy.

10. Stores food appropriately and discards items as necessary.

11. Maintains resident confidentiality.

12. Prepares foods consistent to resident specific diets and restrictions.

13. Performs other duties deemed necessary by the Director of Food and Nutrition Services or the facility Administrator.

11. Attends and participates in facility meetings.

12. Participates in Quality Assessment and Improvement Program

13. Participates in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement Program

14. Reports immediately to supervisor and administrator situations involving abuse, neglect, or suspicion of a crime.

15. Adheres to the Code of Conduct, Compliance Program, HIPPA Standard, and Computer
Usage Agreement.

Professional Requirements

1. Adheres to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

2. Completes educational requirements per policy.

3. Maintains regulatory requirements.

4. Occasional travel/overnights required for training, professional meetings, emergencies, and evacuations.

5. Reports to work on time and as scheduled.

6. Wears identification while on duty.

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7. Must work throughout all areas of the facility.

8. Completes work in designated time frames.

Regulatory Requirements

Must have trainings and certifications as required by state guidelines.

Language Skills

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English

Skills

• Analytical skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Organizational skills
• Ability to lead others in a supervisory capacity

Physical Demands

Use the percentages range as follows:

0% Never
1 - 33% Occasional
34 - 66% Frequent
67 - 100% Continuous

Requires full range of body motion including:

1. Standing/Walking: Frequently. Worker will be spending considerable time up and about in the facility doing various tasks per job description.

2. Bending/Stooping: Frequently. Worker will be bending or stooping to work with supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc.

3. Lifting Handling: Occasionally. Worker will be lifting/handling supplies to do inventory, restock, ordering, supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc.
Range of weight: 1-50 pounds.

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4. Carrying: Occasionally. Worker will be carrying supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc. Range of weight: 1-50 pounds.

5. Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally. Worker will be pushing/pulling on various supplies storing, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc. Range of weight:
1-50 pounds.

6. Balancing: Frequently. Worker will be balancing supplies to be stored, supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc.

7. Pivoting/Turning: Frequently. Worker will be pivoting and turning to stock supplies, supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc..

8. Crouching/Stooping: Frequently. Worker will be crouching/stooping to assist with supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc..

9. Kneeling: Occasionally. Worker will be kneeling to assist with supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc.

10. Reaching Stocking supplies, preparation of meals, tray line, cleaning equipment, washing dishes, etc.
A. Greater than shoulder height: Occasionally.
B. Equal to shoulder height: Occasionally.
C. Less than shoulder height: Occasionally.

11. Manual Dexterity: Continuously. Worker will be using fine and gross motor dexterity skills in all of job requirements.

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12. Speaking/Hearing Continuously. Worker must be able to communicate with
Seeing: co-workers, residents, families, public, etc.

Job Location

Must work throughout all nursing areas of the facility. May require working irregular hours and may be exposed to communicable diseases and/or body fluids, medical preparations, toxic substances and occasionally ionizing radiation. Occasional travel/overnights for training, professional meetings, emergencies and evacuations.

Acknowledge Statement

I have read the above job description and fully understand the condition set forth therein, and if employed as FOOD AND NUTRITION SERVICES STAFF, I will perform these duties to the best of my knowledge and ability.

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DATE EMPLOYEE SIGNATURE

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $9.50 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $10