Dietary Aide

Job Summary

This position works to help prepare food for patients in assisted living/skilled nursing. A dietary aide will help plan weekly meals, prepare, and chop ingredients. Additionally, a dietary aide will keep food preparation areas sanitized and orderly. Individuals working in this position generally beginning working in food service as a cook prep-cook.

Essential Functions

·         Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

·         Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use.

·         Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility.

·         Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times.

·         Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal.

·         Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times.

·         Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events.

·         Monitor stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering.

·         Assist Food Service Director in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients.

Non-Essential Functions

·         Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

·         Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

·         Complete annual education requirements.

·         Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.

·         Report to work on time and as scheduled.

·         Wear identification while on duty.

·         Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.

·         Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

·         Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.

·         Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.

Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

·         High school diploma or equivalent

·         Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·         Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.

·         Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines

·         Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions

·         Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances

·         Must have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

·         Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, families, and visitors.

·         Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·         Must be flexible to work varied schedule based on special events, emergencies, programs, and trips.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

·         Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.

·         Pushing and pulling heavy objects.

·         Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.

·         Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health and Dental Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

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