Part-Time Dietary Aide - ALF- Vernal (55891)

Rocky Mountain Care Group•Vernal, UT

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides assistance with food service functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. The role supports the Dietitian/Director of Food Services and implements recommended changes as needed. Duties include preparing and delivering snacks, serving and delivering meals, setting up meal trays and food carts, checking dietary trays, and collecting menus. The Dietary Aide also cleans kitchen areas, utensils, dishes, cooking items, and food-service equipment; maintains clean and safe food storage and work areas; and assists with inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies. The position requires respectful, compliant, and safety-conscious conduct when working with residents, families, staff, and visitors. The employee must protect resident rights and confidential health information, follow infection-control and food-safety procedures, report concerns and incidents, participate in required training and emergency drills, and assist with emergency responsibilities as assigned. The work takes place in a well-lit, ventilated area, with warm conditions while cooking and possible heat or cold in kitchen and storage areas. The role involves frequent interruptions, communication with medical and nursing staff and other departments, and possible call-back during emergencies.

Requirements

A current food handler permit.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government agencies, and the public, including in difficult situations.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and other movements needed for the position.
Ability to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergencies.
Must meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical examinations and immunity-status checks.
Ability to work beyond normal hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, and to be subject to call-back during emergency conditions.
Ability to maintain supplies, equipment, and work areas and conduct regular inspections of food-service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Must be 18 years old to be considered for a Cook position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with food functions in accordance with established food policies and procedures.
Work with the facility Dietitian/Director of Food Services and implement recommended changes as required.
Serve meals according to portion-control procedures, ensuring meals are appetizing and served on time.
Set up meal trays, food carts, and the dining room as instructed; collect and distribute menus.
Check dietary trays before distribution and deliver food carts and trays to designated areas.
Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators, freezers, floors, and other assigned kitchen areas.
Wash and clean utensils, dishes, and cooking items according to established procedures.
Remove food carts and trays from dining rooms to the dishwashing area; carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and hazard-free.
Maintain food storage areas, equipment, supplies, and food-service areas in a clean, organized, and safe condition.
Assist with inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies, and ensure items for the next meal are available.
Treat residents with dignity and respect and promote and protect their rights.
Follow facility policies, standards of conduct, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene measures, and infection-control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, abuse, neglect, mistreatment, retaliation, and other concerns to appropriate personnel.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned emergency-plan responsibilities, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Report occupational exposures and work-related injuries or illnesses according to facility policy.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.