What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Palatka Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?
Palatka Center for Rehabilitation & Healing
Our focus is quality care in a supportive and friendly environment. Our facility offers a wide range of amenities, specializing in short-stay rehabilitation and long-term care. At Palatka Center, we believe in focusing on key initiatives to improve the quality of life, medical care, and outcomes for everyone. If you are looking to join a caring and supportive team, we would love to meet you!
We are located at 110 Kay Larkin Dr, Palatka
Why Work For Us? Because We Offer Our Employees:
- Health Insurance Plan Options
- Dental Insurance Plan Options
- Vision Insurance Plan Options
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401k
- Direct Deposit
- Flexible Scheduling
- Paid Training and In-Services
- Full and Part Time Positions Available
- Development of Deep Personal Relationships with Patients and their Families
Dietary Aide Job Summary:
The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents
fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In
addition to this, they would be assisting the Dietary Manager in planning,
organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary
Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and
local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and
procedures, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is
provided.
Dietary Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
1.
Their duties include preparing and
cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen
staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace
2.
Review department policies,
procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates
in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols
3.
Interprets policies and procedures to
personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
4.
Preparing meals, snacks and beverages
following specific procedures
5.
Serving meals, ensuring food safety
and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
6.
Taking inventory of kitchen supplies
and food items
7.
Setting up and taking down dining
areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
8.
Assisting with educational programs
on nutrition
Dietary Aide Required Education/Skills/Abilities:
Education: Must possess as a minimum, a high school
diploma;
Experience: Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred. Bonus experience includes training in cost control, food
management, or diet therapy. Any combination of experience and training which
provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility.
Must have reliable transportation.
Dietary Aide Job Summary: The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents
fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In
addition to this, they would be assisting the Dietary Manager in planning,
organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary
Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and
local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and
procedures, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is
provided. Dietary Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks: 1.
Their duties include preparing and
cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen
staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace 2.
Review department policies,
procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates
in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols 3.
Interprets policies and procedures to
personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary. 4.
Preparing meals, snacks and beverages
following specific procedures 5.
Serving meals, ensuring food safety
and hygiene procedures are followed at all times 6.
Taking inventory of kitchen supplies
and food items 7.
Setting up and taking down dining
areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning 8.
Assisting with educational programs
on nutrition
Education: Must possess as a minimum, a high school diploma;
Experience: Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred. Bonus experience includes training in cost control, food management, or diet therapy. Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility.
Must have reliable transportation.
