What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide *Full Time/Part Time position at The Highlands at Owasso?
Essential Functions of Dietary Aide:
- Prepare food trays for general and therapeutic diets.
- Prepare and deliver items as requested by resident care units or residents.
- Maintain tray line in a clean, neat, and organized manner.
- Prepare special diet foods as necessary.
- Deliver food carts to patient care units. Return carts to kitchen at designated times.
- Load and oversee dishwashers and log and record wash/rinse temperatures.
- Wash specified items by hand. Example – Pots, pans, knives.
- Dispose of trash and garbage in appropriate manner.
- Put clean dishes and utensils away
- Mop floors as scheduled and as necessary.
- Clean walk-in refrigerators and storage areas. Maintain dry storage areas by logging temperatures daily and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies.
- Assist in preparing salads, desserts, and other nourishments.
- Performs special cleaning duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor
- Maintain good working relationship within the department and with other departments.
- Treat residents and guest with respect and dignity.
- Always observe infection prevention and control practices.
- Participate in departmental performance improvement activities.
- Perform all aspects of resident care in an environment that optimizes resident safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Perform other tasks and duties as assigned.
Shifts available:
- Mornings and Evenings
Requirements:
- Ability to understand and follow recipes.
- Basic knowledge of quantity food production.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
- Ability to correctly use food production equipment
Benefits:
- PTO, medical, dental, vision and other great benefits
