DIETARY AIDE ON CALL - BLAINE

CREST VIEW CORPORATION•Blaine, MN

7d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

The Culinary Aide is responsible for assisting with preparing and serving food items, washing tableware and cooking utensils, performing general cleaning tasks and setting up trays/tables. RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: 1. Complies with administrative standards. Follows job schedule. Follows job description. Maintains good health and personal hygiene practices. Reports to work in proper uniform. Treats all residents / staff with dignity and respect. Upholds the Patient / Resident Bill of Rights Upholds sanitation and quality standards as established by corporate, division and government in all phases of work. Works cooperatively as a team member. Has a positive attitude. Maintains a commitment of the part of the organization and staff consistent with the philosophy, goals and Christian objectives of the organization. 2. Washes tableware and utensils. Washes dishes and utensils according to posted operations. Scrapes, stacks, loads, washes, unloads and stores tableware and utensils. Sanitizes food carts and dishwashing counters after each meal. Keeps dishwashing area including walls and floors clean at all times. 3. Neatly arranges each tray and / or table setting with proper tableware, condiments and tray card as applicable, handling all tableware and utensils in a sanitary manner. 4. Assists Cook with food service tasks such as: Cutting fruits and vegetables, plating desserts and bread Assisting with dishing food at mealtime following proper portion size and food item. Knowing how to comprehend general and therapeutic menus and following instructions for special diets as communicated by supervisor. 5. Prepares and serves beverages at mealtime according to recipe or instructions, and cleans all beverage dispensers according to manufacturer’s instructions. 6. Performs general cleaning tasks according to cleaning schedule, documenting when items are completed. 7. Prepares and / or delivers nourishments / supplements. Reviews the nourishment / supplement list with the Director of Culinary Services or Supervisor. Prepares food items, as instructed by the Director of Culinary Services and identifies each item with resident’s name and / or room number. Cleans and sanitizes equipment, utensils and surrounding work area immediately after food preparation is completed. Appropriately stores and labels leftovers immediately after use. 8. May maintain or assist in maintaining dry storage area, including unpacking, rotating, and dating of food and supplies, as well as keeping the room clean and orderly. 9. Maintains tray tickets, arranging them for meal delivery. 10. Disposes of soiled Dining Services linen, including rags, bibs, and mop heads, taking them to the appropriate area. 11. Attends meetings and in-services, serves on committees as requested, and completes annual education requirements. Contributes ideas for effective operations of the department. 12. Helps maintain safety by abiding by safety rules, following instructions, complying with procedures for safe lifting and handling of equipment, and reporting any safety hazards or issues. 13. Performs additional duties and activities not specifically designated that may be requested or necessary. 14. Participates in an ongoing Quality Assurance Program to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of resident care and to identify problems. 15. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be 15 years or older
Must be able to comprehend and follow directions. On the job training is provided.
Must be willing to provide excellent hospitality to the residents, and serve food and beverages in a professional and timely manner.
Must be willing to create a fun, engaging, and caring environment for residents.
Must be able to express themselves to other staff, family, and residents and to use the telephone.
Must be able to comprehend tray tickets, food orders and memos.
Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs and be able to bend, push, twist, reach and carry items. Must be able to climb stairs.
Must be able to determine via senses what sounds equipment is making and if something is hot or cold.

Nice To Haves

Previous hospitality experience
Experience with and/or knowledge of food service or sanitation techniques in food service.

Responsibilities

Complies with administrative standards.
Washes tableware and utensils.
Neatly arranges each tray and / or table setting with proper tableware, condiments and tray card as applicable, handling all tableware and utensils in a sanitary manner.
Assists Cook with food service tasks such as: Cutting fruits and vegetables, plating desserts and bread Assisting with dishing food at mealtime following proper portion size and food item. Knowing how to comprehend general and therapeutic menus and following instructions for special diets as communicated by supervisor.
Prepares and serves beverages at mealtime according to recipe or instructions, and cleans all beverage dispensers according to manufacturer’s instructions.
Performs general cleaning tasks according to cleaning schedule, documenting when items are completed.
Prepares and / or delivers nourishments / supplements.
May maintain or assist in maintaining dry storage area, including unpacking, rotating, and dating of food and supplies, as well as keeping the room clean and orderly.
Maintains tray tickets, arranging them for meal delivery.
Disposes of soiled Dining Services linen, including rags, bibs, and mop heads, taking them to the appropriate area.
Attends meetings and in-services, serves on committees as requested, and completes annual education requirements. Contributes ideas for effective operations of the department.
Helps maintain safety by abiding by safety rules, following instructions, complying with procedures for safe lifting and handling of equipment, and reporting any safety hazards or issues.
Performs additional duties and activities not specifically designated that may be requested or necessary.
Participates in an ongoing Quality Assurance Program to monitor and evaluate the quality and appropriateness of resident care and to identify problems.
Other duties as assigned.