Dietary Aide -Lindon (56185)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Lindon, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides assistance with food-service functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. The role supports meal preparation and service, tray and food-cart delivery, kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, snack preparation, and the safe storage and handling of food and supplies. The Dietary Aide works with the facility’s Dietitian or Director of Food Services as needed and implements recommended changes. The position also requires adherence to facility policies, food-safety and infection-control procedures, resident-rights protections, confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulations. The employee completes assigned training, participates in emergency drills, reports safety and compliance concerns, and may assist with emergency-plan responsibilities. The work takes place in a well-lit, ventilated area that may be warm during cooking. The role involves frequent interruptions, communication with medical and nursing staff and other departments, intermittent movement throughout the workday, and possible exposure to kitchen heat or cold, odors, dust, disinfectants, infectious materials, and difficult or emotional interactions.

Requirements

Current food handler permit.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, and the public.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and other movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and immunity-status checks.
Must be able to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, and be subject to emergency call-back.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with food-service functions in accordance with established policies and instructions.
Serve meals according to portion-control procedures and ensure meals are appetizing, palatable, and served on time.
Set up meal trays, food carts, and dining areas; collect and distribute menus; check dietary trays before distribution; and deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
Remove food carts and trays from dining rooms and take them to the dishwashing area.
Wash and clean utensils, dishes, and cooking items according to established procedures.
Clean kitchen areas and equipment, including work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators, and freezers; sweep and mop floors as directed.
Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazards.
Maintain clean, orderly food-storage areas and ensure food and supplies for the next meal are available.
Ensure department equipment and supplies are clean and safely maintained; assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing food and supplies.
Follow food-safety, hygiene, infection-control, safety, and sanitation procedures, and conduct regular inspections of food-service areas.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and maintain confidentiality of protected health information.
Report policy or regulatory noncompliance, confidentiality breaches, retaliation or discrimination, suspected abuse or mistreatment, occupational exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses to appropriate personnel.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan duties, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements and perform other duties as assigned.