Dietary Aide

Polk County•Amery, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide prepares and serves adequate, nutritious snacks and nourishment for residents and performs kitchen duties including cleaning and sanitizing equipment, floors, dishes, work areas, and the dining room. The role works under the direction of the Head Cook, Second Cook, and Dietitian, and supports food preparation and service while following facility policies, Resident Rights, and applicable state and federal regulations. Training is provided in dishwashing procedures, sanitation, hygiene, and portion control. This is a benefit-eligible, full-time position of 37.5 hours per week, typically five shifts per week. Scheduled hours may be 5:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m., 6:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., or 10:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m., with every other weekend and coverage of other shifts as needed. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

Some knowledge of dishwashing procedures, sanitation, hygiene, and portion control; training will be provided.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and read and write.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, simple instructions, correspondence, and memos; ability to write simple correspondence.
Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and multiply and divide with tens and hundreds, including using American money and units of weight, volume, and distance.
Ability to use common-sense reasoning to follow detailed but uncomplicated instructions and address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to communicate well and process information accurately.
Ability to work cooperatively, maintain harmonious relationships, and remain pleasant while handling stress from resident illness, multiple tasks, noise, interruptions, and meal schedules.
Must be able to safely perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to self or others.
Must be able to stand and walk short distances for most of the day and lift or move heavy equipment weighing 40–50 pounds.
Must be able to hear and distinguish sounds amid background noise and detect smells such as smoke, spoiled food, or soiled linen.
Must have the required vision abilities, including color, distance, close, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
High school diploma or GED preferred. Applicants who are in high school must be at least 15 years old; a work permit is required for anyone under 18.
Must be dependable, punctual, honest, organized, willing to follow instructions, and maintain a high standard of grooming and hygiene.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

Prepare and serve food, snacks, and nourishment in a safe and sanitary manner.
Ensure meals are prepared and served on time while avoiding waste of food supplies.
Wash and sanitize soiled dishes or unrack clean dishes, work on the trayline, and perform general cleaning.
Maintain personal cleanliness and hygiene, including wearing a hair net at all times.
Organize assignments and use time and materials properly.
Follow proper portion control when serving desserts, nourishment, snacks, and other items.
Use kitchen equipment properly and clean and sanitize it after each use.
Clean and sanitize work areas after each use; bus and maintain an orderly dining room; wipe walls and mop floors sanitarily using proper body mechanics.
Assist the Head Cook or Second Cook as needed during working hours.
Report equipment problems, injuries, accidents, and fires to the Head Cook or Second Cook.
Work cooperatively with dietary and other department staff and communicate professionally with residents, visitors, supervisors, and co-workers.
Follow facility policies and procedures, Resident Rights, and applicable state and federal regulations.
Attend staff meetings, in-services, and other meetings as directed by the Dietitian.
Perform other duties assigned by supervisors.