Dietary Aide

Ensign Services•McAllen, TX

9d•$11 - $13•Onsite

About The Position

To provide assistance in all dietary functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, governing the facility, and as may be directed by the Dietary Supervisor, Administrator and Dietitian. To assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis and that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Requirements

None. On the job training provided.
Food handlers permit must be kept up to date if required by state regulations.
Must provide evidence of being free of tuberculosis infection upon hire and as set forth by the policies of the facility.
Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decision when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
Must have patience, tact, a cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as the willingness to handle difficult residents.
Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
Must be able to cope with the mental emotional and stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which may include a medical and physical examination.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Frequent carrying of dietary supplies.
Requires frequent pushing and pulling of carts.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Responsibilities

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.
Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
Sweep and mop floors as directed.
Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
Wash and clean utensils as directed.
Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
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.
Serve food in dining room as instructed.
Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
Performs other duties as may be needed or assigned.