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Summer Special ~ Up to $1K Sign-on Bonus!
Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by serving and assisting with preparation of nutritious meals and snacks according to each Resident’s individual requirements and care plan.Â
Dietary Functions
- Implements menus for regular and special diets, following interventions in resident care plans
- Cooks and serves breakfast, serves lunch, supper, coffee and snacks to Residents
- Records food and other temperatures related to food safety as required by state and federal regulations
- Loads and operates commercial dishwashers, monitoring and recording correct equipment temperatures
- Cleans dining rooms and sculleries, maintaining a sanitary and orderly work environment
- Washes and refills water pitchers from resident rooms
- May assist in transporting Residents to and from activities
- Assists with setup for special occasions and events
- Follows all routines and procedures related to food safety, infection control, and dress code
- Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines
- Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per facility policy
- Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff memberÂ
Personnel Functions
- Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled
- Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the dietary department or inter-departmental personnel
- Completes assigned training in a timely mannerÂ
- Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner
- Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault)
- Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day
- Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law
- Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies
- Follows all facility policies and procedures
- Follows the direction of the Dietary Manager, Administrator and/or Director of Nursing
- Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed
Requirements
Qualifications
- Able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English
- Able to follow directions and recipes, and to read labels and instructions
- Minimum age 16
Other Skills and Abilities required
- Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity
- Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of Resident information, per HIPAA regulations
- Strong time management and teamwork skills
- Ability to prioritize duties and to understand and follow work assignments
- Ability to understand and follow interventions in Resident diets and care plansÂ
- Customer service oriented
- Adequate strength and endurance to operate commercial dishwashers
- Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule
Physical Requirements
- Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, and stooping movements for up to 8 hours per shift
- Able to bend, squat, and do repetitive shoulder/arm motions
- Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds
- Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
- Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy
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