Dietary Aide

Job Description

Purpose: Responsible for dining room set up for meal presentation, delivery of meals to residents, cleaning of dishes, glassware & flatware in work area. 

Essential Functions- Job Duties: The following duties are considered essential to the job. Qualified individuals must have the ability, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the following duties:

1. Work with coworkers in a team environment that promotes positive service qualities and respect of residents. 
2. Assists coworkers in preparation of food in accordance with directions and standards. 
3. Assists in tray assembly according to dietary requirements.
4. Serves food and drinks to residents.
5. Assists residents with food consumption when needed (i.e. cutting food, buttering bread, pouring beverages, delivering trays to tables, etc...).
6. Removes dirty dishes from dining room and cleans tables/areas. Scrapes dishes, loads and operates dishwasher, and washes/scrubs pots and pans as needed.
7. Perform cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, cleaning surfaces, and vacuuming to maintain safe and sanitary work area.
8. Make sure any unused food items are covered, labeled, dated, and stored in the refrigerator/freezer.
9. Restocks prep and service areas as needed to maintain an organized work area.
10. Performs additional tasks necessary as directed by the Executive Chef, Cook, or designated person in charge.

Secondary Functions- Job Duties: The following are secondary to the essential functions listed above:

1. Promotes and encourages individualized resident independence while maintaining resident dignity, individuality, confidentiality and following infection control policies.
2. Transports food carts to and from dining areas.
3. Prepares and gathers nourishments according to the standards and delivers to dining areas.
4. Assists in preparation and service of catering and special dining events.
5. Attend and participates in staff meetings, projects, special events, committees, and mandatory training as appropriate. Completes competency evaluations for training as required by the state or as assigned by their immediate supervisor, Dietary Director, HR Director, or Executive Director.
6. Follow all applicable state regulations.

Job Requirements

Education & Knowledge Requirements- Specific education, certification, and licensure:

• Minimum of sixteen (16) years of age (must provide appropriate work documentation)

Essential Job-Related Experience/Abilities:

• Ability to read, write, and speak the English 
• Ability to lift fifty(50) pounds and move lifted items three(3) to four(4) feet
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop and reach frequently
• Knowledge of kitchen safety practices and accident prevention
• Knowledge of basic sanitation, food preparation, and the maintenance of kitchen and food service areas
• Organized, Self driven, and quick paced a must 

Exposure to Hazardous Conditions:

• Exposure to hazardous gas/chemical fumes is seldom
• Exposure to blood and body fluids is occasional.
• Exposure to loud noises is frequent 

Preferred Job-Related Experience/Abilities/Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is preferred
• Experience working in a healthcare setting preferred
• Weekends, Evenings, Holidays a must 
• Open availability
• Potential hours of 1pm -730pm, 2pm-730pm