Dietary Aide 530a to 2p Full Time
About The Position
Performs tasks related to food service, clean up, and documenting resident food acceptance. May assist with orientation and on the job training of new employees as directed by supervisor. Completes other duties as assigned by Director. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Performs the following duties listed and others as required to assure quality dietary requirements for the facility. This list does not include all duties required but to serve as a basis of expectations. Duties and responsibilities may be added or modified at any time. Responsible for handling and serving resident's food in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort in accordance with recognized standards, sanitary regulations, and established facility routines. Cleans and sterilizes instruments, equipment, dishes, and utensils according to established policy and procedure. (see dietary procedure manual) Prepares, delivers, and picks up, resident food trays maintaining established meal schedules and in accordance with sanitary regulations. Performs departmental cleaning and stocking of supplies as needed or directed by Director. May temporarily or in emergency situations provide assistance as required in all dietary functions. Responsible to avoid food waste when possible. Labels food and checks product shelf life to avoid food born illness. Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to supervisor. Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations. Responsible for meeting Federal and State sanitation, food storage and food quality requirements. Responsible to keep the working area clean, orderly, safe and in good working order. Reports observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunction to Director. Performs other duties as required by Director.
Requirements
- Must have a genuine interest in geriatrics and serving food for residents with high standards of quality.
- Ability to follow instructions, organize time and complete tasks with minimal supervision.
- Ability to adapt to frequent changes in routine.
- Previous food service experience, preferably in a health care setting.
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk, climb stairs, push and/or pull equipment as required.
- Prolonged standing or walking.
- Bends, lifts, carries, pushes and pulls various equipment and supplies throughout the work day.
Responsibilities
- Handling and serving resident's food in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort in accordance with recognized standards, sanitary regulations, and established facility routines.
- Cleaning and sterilizing instruments, equipment, dishes, and utensils according to established policy and procedure.
- Preparing, delivering, and picking up resident food trays maintaining established meal schedules and in accordance with sanitary regulations.
- Performing departmental cleaning and stocking of supplies as needed or directed by Director.
- Temporarily or in emergency situations providing assistance as required in all dietary functions.
- Avoiding food waste when possible.
- Labeling food and checking product shelf life to avoid food born illness.
- Reporting observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunctioning to supervisor.
- Handling food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
- Meeting Federal and State sanitation, food storage and food quality requirements.
- Keeping the working area clean, orderly, safe and in good working order.
- Reporting observations concerning structural and equipment wear, defects and malfunction to Director.
- Performing other duties as required by Director.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
