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.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Health and Dental Insurance

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

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