Dietary Aide

JOB TITLE:Dietary Aide

REPORTS TO: Dining Services Manager

DEPARTMENT: Nutrition Services

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt/Hourly

JOB SUMMARY

Assist in food preparation and serving and maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Services Manager or Cook.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler's permit / Serve Safe certification as per State requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorably to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physical exam if required. This requirement also includes drug screening, criminal background investigation and reference inquiry.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers).

Essential Job Functions

Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks. Use portion control procedures.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils; assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.
• Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies.
• Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary and infection control policies and procedures.

Supply

• Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents.
• Comply with Company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures.

Safety

• Comply with all Company safety policies, regulations and requirements regarding fire and life safety.
• Comply with all Company safety policies regulations and requirements involving employee safety and patient safety. This includes but is not limited to: a zero tolerance for harassment and violence; following infection control procedures; following safe patient handling as required with your specific job position.
• May be required to assist in the evacuation of patients during emergency situations.
• Meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility.

Residents' Rights and Positive Relationships

• Understand, comply with and promote all rules and regulations regarding residents' rights.
• Promote positive relationships with residents, visitors, and regulators, to include presenting a professional appearance.

Physical and Sensory Requirements (With or Without Aid of Mechanical Devices)

This position is very active and requires:

• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting objects.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must regularly lift or move objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and move objects weighing over 50lbs.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English: ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond to pages.
• Ability to distinguish smells, tastes and temperatures.
• Ability to remain calm in emergency situations and when handling multiple tasks.

Other Functions and Responsibilities

• Must adhere to Code of Conduct and Business Ethics policy, including documentation and reporting responsibilities.
• Participate in Quality Improvement activities as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned or needed.
• Ability to understand and apply training from in-service education and ability to instruct personnel during training education and staff meetings.
• This position regularly requires long hours and frequent weekend work.
• This is a position in a health care facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and working during inclement weather may be required.