Dietary Aide

Embassy Oak Hil!s ManagemenL • Lorain, OH

19d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. This role involves ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed, maintaining a positive atmosphere, and participating in departmental studies. The position requires serving palatable and appetizing meals, assisting with meal preparation and serving, cleaning work areas and equipment, and performing dishwashing duties. Additionally, the Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing and delivering snacks, maintaining sanitation regulations, following safety precautions and infection control policies, and ensuring the department is clean and safe. This role also involves managing food and supply inventory, upholding resident rights, and making authorized food substitutions. The working conditions include a well-lighted and ventilated area, with potential for exposure to heat, cold, and hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious waste and sharp objects. The position requires the ability to work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and to be available for call-back during emergencies.

Requirements

• Must possess, as a minimum, a 12th grade education.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or possess a work permit.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the work day.
• Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able and willing to wear required hair coverings on head and/or beard as applicable.
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of twenty-five pounds.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.

Nice To Haves

• On-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary, observing sanitation/safety requirements and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.; including sharp utensils
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed, including sharp utensils
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.
• Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitation regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Utilize personal protective equipment when handling sharp utensils or food processor blades , etc.
• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Knock before entering a resident's room.
• Report complaints to the Director of Food Services.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED