DIETARY AIDE (Part-Time/Eve)

Edmonds Post Acute•Edmonds, WA

29d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is to assist the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. Both positions will come in and help dinner snacks, and desserts if needed, and dinner set up. You will help the cook serve on tray line service. After tray line you will help clean up, sweep, mop, wash mats, general closing. The other evening aides leave at 8:30PM you will finish dishes, take out trash, finish closing. This is a union facility.

Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to see and hear or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately to ensure that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which includes an annual TB screening and physical examination.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Continuous bending, squatting, twisting and reaching.
Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop and pull.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience in working in kitchen of communities or institutions that provide meals to large groups of people on a daily basis is 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