Full-time Dietary/Clinical Aide

St. Joseph's Addiction Treatment & Recovery Centers•Town of Canton, NY

4d•$16 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Clinical Aide works under the supervision of the Program Director/Designee. In assisting residents to become accustomed to the residence routine and encourages them to participate in social and recreational activities to promote recovery. Performs food service and preparation activities in accordance with SJATRC's policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Requirements

High School graduate or equivalent
Special study in food preparation
Two years’ experience in an institutional setting
Work within a trauma-informed environment
Adhere to Sanctuary commitments
Commitment to Social Responsibility, Emotional Intelligence, Social Learning, Open Communication, Democracy, Nonviolence and Growth and Change performing the job duties.

Responsibilities

Conducts quality food preparation activities to achieve desired menu
Assures safety and cleanliness standards are maintained
Monitors inventory and reports discrepancies and utilization trends
Prepares appetizing and nutritional meals as directed
Responsible for overall cleanliness of the kitchen, coolers, storerooms, and dining room areas
Organize the coolers and the storerooms in preparation for incoming orders
Plan, prepare and pack meals for various day trips
Confers with on-duty cooks to see if assistance is needed in the preparation of meals or special events
Report any problem with residents to the Food Services Director or the appropriate clinical staff
Responsible for the set-up, breakdown, and preparation of dietary services at various training sessions
Communicates effectively with staff and residents
Responsible for and instructing the assigned residents as to the proper way of executing their assigned duties
Orients new residents to the facility, local surrounding, and community resources
Provides assistance to residents concerning growth and sobriety issues and assists the program with milieu management
Initiate appropriate action to ensure safety, wellbeing of residents and facility as required
Document significant activity in the resident’s electronic health record
If credentialed/trained to do so, will be responsible for self-administration of resident’s medication observation passes
May perform other duties as assigned