Dietary Aide

Lake Mills Care Center•Lake Mills, IA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides customer service to Guests and employees and supports the dietary department in maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment. The role assists with food preparation and service to help ensure the quality of nutritional services, following established dietary policies and procedures. The position works in a healthcare setting and is part of a facility open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Rotating shifts, holidays, and work during inclement weather are required. No travel is expected.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to perform regular standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping.
Ability to lift and move items weighing at least 50 pounds.
Ability to meet the role’s vision requirements, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Ability to work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Dietary Aide.
Food Sanitation Certification.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing meals and beverages.
Participate in the food tray line and prepare trays according to diet cards efficiently and in time for scheduled meals and snacks.
Help load food carts and serve meals to Guests and staff.
Bag and store food items as directed.
Clean and wrap silverware, inspecting each piece before wrapping.
Bus and clean tables throughout the facility after meals.
Scrape, wash, and rack dishes and utensils.
Assist with operating the dishwashing machine.
Sort and stack clean dishes and inspect them for cleanliness.
Store clean dishes, utensils, and cutlery in their proper places.
Help set up tables, including placing tablecloths, silverware, and dishware, and filling cups with water.
Dispose of waste and trash in proper containers according to sanitation procedures and guidelines.
Keep the work area clean and free of hazards, including spills and excess carts.
Store equipment, tools, and supplies properly.
Report equipment malfunctions, breakdowns, supply needs, hazardous conditions, and accidents or incidents to the supervisor.
Communicate and interact effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers, and supervisors.
Ensure each Guest receives person-centered care.
Attend and participate in meetings, in-services, and training as directed or scheduled.
Recognize and fulfill assigned responsibilities in the organization’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) efforts, including following policies, sharing improvement opportunities and project outcomes or barriers with leadership, and adjusting practices in accordance with QAPI initiatives and findings.
Participate in scheduled compliance training and adhere to the compliance plan.