DIETARY AIDE (TEMPORARY)

VALLEY SKILLED NURSING CENTER•Modesto, CA

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is to assist the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. This position is responsible to the Dietary Services Supervisor and is classified as Non-Exempt.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.
Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical information, and to be easily understood through verbal communication in the English language.
Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of weight measurement, and volume.
Must have exceptional communication and customer service skills, and be empathetic.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, responsible parties, staff and outside resources and agencies.
Experience in working in kitchen of communities or institutions that provide meals to large groups of people on a daily basis is preferred.

Nice To Haves

High School graduate or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

Set-up trays with proper dishes, glasses, cups and eating utensils for meals to be served including correct assistive feeding devices as indicated on the tray card.
Prepare hot and cold foods and beverages for residents’ meals as assigned by the Cook or Dietary Services Supervisor, following recipes and posted menus, for both regular, modified and therapeutic diets.
Serve food for meal delivery: Read tray card. Check carefully for allergies, food likes/dislikes, specific instructions. Place on tray Correct type and amount of beverages. Correct type of food and texture as ordered by the diet with attention to serving modified and therapeutic diets. Correct portion control. Add correct condiments, i.e., salt, pepper, sugar, butter, etc. Special requested items. Recheck items on tray with tray card to insure resident receives correct diet.
Assist with social dining/meal service if required.
Prepare nourishments.
Clean food preparation utensils, dishes, and preparation areas after use.
Follow posted cleaning schedule utilizing proper procedures.
Practice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facility.
Practice safety policies and procedures of the department and facility.
React appropriately to emergencies and disaster situations.
Be courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and public.
Attend in-service education and staff meetings as required.
Demonstrate knowledge of, and respect for, the rights, dignity and individuality of each resident in all interactions.
Appreciates the importance of maintaining confidentiality of resident and facility information.
Demonstrate honesty and integrity at all times in the care and use of resident and facility property.
Must be neat and clean and well groomed appearance.
Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks assigned.
Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
Dependability.
Other duties as assigned by the Cook and/or Dietary Services Supervisor.