Dietary Assistant - Part-Time Possible Full-Time

Good Samaritan Society•Edgerton, MN

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Assistant supports meal service and kitchen operations at Edgebrook Care Center. The position assists with serving nutritious, appealing meals and preparing menu items, snacks, and supplements in accordance with physician orders, standards, and regulations. It also helps maintain clean, orderly dining and kitchen areas; supports residents’ privacy, independence, and choice; documents food intake as assigned; and reports resident conditions and equipment problems to appropriate staff. The role follows applicable infection-control procedures and OSHA and CDC guidelines. This is a part-time position with the possibility of becoming full-time. The schedule is 4–5 shifts per week, with weekday hours of 6:00 a.m.–1:45 p.m. and weekend hours of 11:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. The position includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Prior work experience may not be required.

Requirements

Ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities.
Basic ability to communicate and comprehend.
Prior work experience may not be required.

Responsibilities

Assist with serving nutritious, appealing meals to residents.
Assist with preparing menu items, snacks, and supplements in accordance with physician orders, standards, and regulations.
Clear tables; sanitize equipment and tables; wash, dry, and restock dishes, pots, and pans; clean kitchen and dining areas; and empty trash as assigned.
Keep residents’ dining areas pleasant and orderly.
Maintain residents’ self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
Provide residents opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
Safeguard residents’ property.
Observe, measure, and document food intake as assigned.
Receive and share information, and observe and report residents’ conditions to appropriate staff.
Use the EMR accurately.
Check equipment before use and notify supervisors or maintenance staff of problems.
Operate dishwashing and kitchen equipment safely.
Follow location infection-control procedures and applicable OSHA and CDC bloodborne-pathogen guidelines while serving food, assisting residents, and cleaning.