Dietary Aide

Avalon Health Care • Columbia, SC

16d • $17 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

Job Summary -
Assist in food preparation and serving and maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Services Manager or Cook.

Requirements

• Must Possess a Food Handler's permit/ Serve Safe Certification as per State Requirements.
• Must have the ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorable to residents, families and to work cooperatively with other associates.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to work in a non-temperature regulated environment (work near ovens, stoves, enter walk in refrigerators/freezers).
• Walking, standing, reaching, bending, crouching, grasping, climbing, pushing, pulling and lifting objects.
• The ability to work at a rapid pace for an entire shift.
• The employee must regularly lift or move objects or equipment weighing up to 40 pounds and move objects weighing over 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb and maintain balance on ladders.
• Must have finger and hand dexterity sufficient to type, handle and manipulate instruments and operate departmental equipment.
• Have a working understanding of English; ability to read and write; ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions; ability to verbally communicate with residents and others; ability to hear and respond.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks. Using portion control procedures.
• Assist in cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils; assist in checking trays for menu and diet.
• Ensure proper storage of foods and supplies.
• Adhere to universal precautions and sanitary and infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensure that food and supplies are available for the next meals and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies, and report any hazardous conditions, equipment, accident and incidents.
• Comply with company policies involving all safety and infection control procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees