Food Service Aide

Provides nutritious meals according to the menu. Ensures the sanitation of the kitchen food preparation and tray line area.Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food for diets as ordered by the physician.
• Follow menus as ordered.
• Notify supervisor of any changes in the menu, or lack of proper food item for the menu.
• Honor resident special requests within the prescribed diet order.
• Ensure that the menus are followed and appropriate substitutions are made and recorded.
• Take necessary measures to ensure that all food served to residents has been prepared in a safe, sanitary manner while also maintaining the highest quality.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Follow cleaning schedules as directed by Food Service Manager.
• Cover, date and label all leftovers properly.
• Notify Food Service Manager of food, supplies or equipment needs.
• Report all malfunctioning equipment and unsafe working conditions to the Food Service Manager immediately.
• Be knowledgeable of Local, State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures which pertain to the department.
• Attend in-service meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Shall reference the Petersen Health Care Dietary Operations Manual as amended from time to time

Required Skills

• Be of legal working age.
• Be able to read, understand and follow work assignments.
• Be able to communicate with residents and co-workers in English.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must possess a general knowledge and understanding of state and federal regulations as it pertains to long term care.
• Work overtime if necessary.
• Must have passed the sanitation test or be willing to take the course approved by the state the facility is in.
• Must receive food handler training within 30 days of employment.
• Would prefer at least one year experience as diet aide in an institutional setting.
• Must have the current federally required vaccines or proof of a valid exemption.