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Job Summary
- Provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
- Given authority to change incorrect diets according to diet order prescribed by the Medical doctor.
- Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, inservice training programs, etc., as directed.
- Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
- Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Assist cook in preparing meals.
- Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
- Obtain food supplies for next meal.
- Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
- Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
- Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with residents meal. Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse food served.
- Assure that current dietary information is consistent with food served.
- Removed food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
- Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
- Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
- Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
- Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
- Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
- Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
- Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
Qualifications/Requirements
- EXPERIENCE
- Food service experience preferred on the job training provided
EDUCATION- Minimum of 12th grade education or GED preferred.
