Dietary Aide

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Provides and maintains a high standard of food service, sanitary and safety condition for patients, residents, visitors and employees as directed / instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves meals that are timely, palatable, and appetizing in appearance and are in accordance with established portion control procedures and therapeutic diets.

Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures to include but not limited to work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators / freezers, sweep / mop floors as directed, carry soiled utensils / dishes to work areas, wash and clean utensils as directed, empty trash containers into dumpsters, clean cans and replace trash can liner

Keeps work area dry and free of hazards and sanitizes dining room table and chairs

Operates dish machine using proper sanitizing and safety techniques. Racks, rinses and feeds dishes into dish machine

Washes pots and pans as per facility policies and procedures

Places groceries, meats and supply items in appropriate storage areas as directed

Transfers food trucks from dietary department to assigned areas in a safe and timely manner.

Utilizes and maintains all equipment appropriately, i.e. : dish machine, coffee urn, refrigerators, mixers, blender, and toaster.

Prepares and portions food items such as desserts, salads, juices, coffee, and nourishments

Assists in inventory and proper storing of foods, supplies, etc. as directed

Provides cleaning and busing of tables in dining rooms as instructed, in a courteous manner.

• Makes efforts to ensure that residents’ needs and preferences are accommodated, i.e. : alternate menus offered, special request nourishments / snacks provided upon request, etc.

Role Responsibilities-Safety :

Reports all hazardous conditions / equipment and accidents / incidents to shift supervisor

Resident Care Responsibilities-Infection Care :

Demonstrates knowledge of and implements Universal Precautions and all Infection Control protocol

Washes hand between resident contacts as appropriate

Handle linen and disposes of waste properly

Demonstrates ability to care for residents in isolation precautions

Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

Knowledge of environmental services

Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions

Excellent time management skills

Flexibility with work schedule including ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

Ability to work independently as well as in conjunction with other staff members and members of the team.

Qualifications

Skills

Preferred

Compassion : Expert

People Skills : Expert

Timely in providing care : Expert

Education

Required

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)