Dietary Aide

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:
•   Follows all safety regulations, food safety regulations and facilities policies and procedures
•  Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to shift supervisor
•   Accurately take and record temperatures of food, beverages and equipment as directed by the Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor every meal
• 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.