Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

SHIFT: Full-Time and Part-Time

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Dietary Aides support the health and nutrition of residents by assisting with food preparation services while upholding strict sanitation and safe handling procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serves meals that are timely, palatable, 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 liners.
• Keeps work area dry and free of hazards and sanitizes dining room tables 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.
• Follows all safety regulations, infection control/universal precautions, food safety regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Utilizes and maintains all equipment appropriately, i.e.: dish machine, coffee urn, refrigerators, mixers, blender, toaster.
• Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment and accident/incidents to shift supervisor.
• 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.
• 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.
• Provides cleaning and busing of tables in dining rooms as instructed, in a courteous manner.
• Makes efforts to ensure that patient/resident’s needs and preferences are accommodated, i.e.: alternate menus offered, special request nourishments/snacks provided upon request, etc.
• Cooperates and embraces change, implements new procedures as directed and actively seeks new ways to contribute to the team to improve the department’s performance.
• Maintains resident rights.
• Maintains HIPAA privacy, security and confidentiality standards.
• Follows all established policies and procedures.
• Follows universal Precautions and Infection Control techniques.
• Maintains Corporate Compliance standards.
• Contributes to facility Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives.
• Follows safety procedures by keeping areas free of hazardous conditions.
• Economical and careful with supplies and equipment.
• Comes to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrates dependability and punctuality.
• Comes to work in neat, clean attire and consistently presents an appropriate professional appearance.
• This individual continuously exhibits and fosters a spirit of teamwork, positive attitude and conflict resolution among co-workers.
• Reports perceived problems to supervisor. Contributes ideas to rectify identified problems and follows corrective actions as directed by the supervisor.
• Reliably performs duties with measured accuracy, timeliness and independence.
• Sets high standards, seeking to “raise the bar”, exhibits commitment to strive for and exceed expectations.
• Effectively communicates, assists, and cooperates with other personnel and interdisciplinary teams. Exhibits an attitude of helpfulness, team spirit and support to all team members.
• Acts as a source of direction to visitors, staff and external populations, i.e.: delivery staff, vendors, etc.
• Represents the organization professionally.
• Interacts positively with residents, family members, and visitors under a variety of conditions and circumstances.
• Promptly reports all needs and concerns to the Supervisor or designated alternate.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum- some food service experience required
• Previous dietary experience preferred
• High degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene required; health status suitable for food service required
• Ability to read and understand work assignments, as well as report verbally and provide written documentation as necessary
• Respect for residents’ privacy and rights; display of genuine concern and empathy for the elderly
• Able to perform tasks while upholding high standards of quality, cleanliness, and kindness
• Qualities of responsibility, diplomacy, and ability to work well with fellow staff members
• Physical endurance for frequent activity

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)