Dietary Assistant

INDEPENDENT ORDER OF ODD FELLOWS•Walla Walla, WA

7d•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Assistant provides support for food service functions under the direction of the Dietitian/Director of Food Services and in accordance with facility policies and procedures. The role assists with meal service and delivery, snack preparation, kitchen and dishware cleaning, food storage, inventory, and keeping food service areas and equipment clean, orderly, and safe. The position also requires adherence to resident-rights protections, confidentiality, infection control, safety requirements, and applicable facility policies and regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma (listed as a desired qualification).
Food handlers card (listed as a desired qualification).
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work as a supportive team member and make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Ability to deal tactfully and patiently with residents, families, staff, visitors, government personnel, and the general public, including difficult or emotional individuals.
Must not pose a threat to the health and safety of others in the workplace.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and perform bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, overhead lifting, and other common movements needed for the position.
Meet facility health requirements, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to infectious diseases.
Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary, and be subject to callback during emergencies.
Ability to assist with resident evacuation during emergencies.
Ability to care for and use supplies, equipment, and work areas and perform regular inspections of food-service areas.

Responsibilities

Work with the facility Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes.
Follow established food service policies and procedures and perform other assigned duties.
Serve meals according to portion-control procedures, ensuring they are appetizing and served on time.
Assist with delivery of food trays and carts to designated areas; check dietary trays before distribution.
Set up meal trays, food carts, and dining areas; collect and distribute menus as instructed.
Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators and freezers, floors, utensils, dishes, and cooking items according to established procedures.
Remove food carts and trays from dining rooms to the dishwashing area; take out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazards.
Maintain clean, properly arranged food storage areas and ensure equipment and supplies are clean and safely maintained.
Assist with receiving, inventorying, and storing food and supplies, and ensure items needed for the next meal are available.
Treat residents with dignity and respect, promote and protect their rights, and protect residents from abuse.
Follow facility policies, business conduct standards, applicable regulations, safety and hygiene practices, and infection control procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of protected health information and report policy violations, confidentiality breaches, retaliation, discrimination, suspected resident mistreatment, exposures, and work-related injuries or illnesses as required.
Participate in life-safety and emergency drills and training, fulfill assigned duties during emergency-plan activation, and assist with resident evacuation when needed.
Complete assigned training and skills competency requirements.
Maintain and inspect food-service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.