Part-Time Dietary Aide - ALF- Vernal

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CARE GROUP•Vernal, UT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide works in the Food Services department and reports to the Dietary Manager, Administrator, or Executive Director. The role provides assistance with food-service functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. The Dietary Aide supports meal preparation and service, food-tray and cart delivery, kitchen cleaning, dishwashing, snack preparation, food storage, and inventory tasks while following safety, hygiene, infection-control, confidentiality, and resident-rights requirements. The position also involves responding to emergencies and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A current food handler permit is required.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and contribute to teamwork.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies, and the public, including people who may be difficult or emotional.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and checks of immunity status for infectious diseases.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting, and make other common physical movements required for the position.
Ability to maintain and use supplies, equipment, and work areas and inspect food-service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, and to be called back during emergencies.
High school diploma is preferred.
Applicants for the Cook position must be at least 18 years old.

Responsibilities

Work with the facility’s Dietitian or Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food-service procedures and policies.
Assist with meal service and delivery of food trays and carts to designated areas.
Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
Serve meals according to portion-control procedures, ensuring they are appetizing, palatable, and served on time.
Set up meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed; collect and distribute menus as instructed.
Check dietary trays before distribution and deliver food carts to designated areas.
Remove food carts and trays from dining rooms to the dishwashing area.
Clean kitchen work areas, tables, meat blocks, refrigerators, freezers, and floors as assigned and according to procedures.
Wash and clean utensils, dishes, and cooking items according to established procedures.
Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazards.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, protect their rights, and follow facility policies and applicable regulations.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, abuse, neglect, exploitation, mistreatment, discrimination, retaliation, and workplace exposures as required.
Follow safety, hygiene, infection-control, and emergency procedures; participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training.
Report work-related injuries and illnesses immediately and assist with resident evacuation during emergencies when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Keep food-storage areas clean and properly arranged; maintain department equipment and supplies safely and cleanly.
Assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing food and supplies, and ensure items needed for the next meal are available.
Communicate with medical and nursing staff and other departments.
Perform other duties as assigned.