Dietary Services Aide

Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ•Donaldson, IN

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Center at Donaldson places a high priority on incorporating our four core values into the daily performance of job responsibilities and leadership skills. These values are: community, dignity and respect for all, openness to the Spirit, and simplicity. This position is responsible for providing quality dietary services as assigned. The role involves washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils, performing general cleaning and sanitation duties, assisting with breaks, stocking, and deliveries. It also includes setting up for special functions and breaks, ensuring all items are prepared as ordered and meet quality standards. The aide will also check, replenish, and label items in the serving area, clean and replenish beverage machines, and work collaboratively with the dietary team. Following attendance procedures, cross-training in other Hospitality Services departments, and performing general cleaning and sanitation of the work area are also key aspects of the role. Additionally, the aide will monitor and record temperatures of equipment, dispose of recyclable materials, inform supervisors of low supplies, and receive and stock dietary deliveries.

Requirements

Ability to read and follow directions.
Personable, positive attitude with the ability to communicate effectively.
Completion of new co-worker orientation.
Attendance at all required meetings.
Must be available to work varied shifts including weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Neatness, cleanliness and thoroughness also required.
Must follow appropriate dress code.
Follow all regulations concerning back belt supports, chemical usage and sanitation.
Ability to relate to others on a frequent basis.
Must possess good written and verbal communication skills as well as reasoning, math and language skills.
Ability to make independent judgments occasionally.
Good visual acuity is required.
Requires sustained mental attention.
Must be able to stand for long periods of time.
Work area can be very hot or cold with exposure to burns, cuts and falls.
Constant moving of food, supplies, and equipment on and off shelves, carts, and around the kitchen.
Must be able to lift 75 lbs. occasionally, 50 lbs. frequently, and 10 lbs. continuously.
Must be able to push/pull up to 75 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently and 10 lbs continuously.
Position requires continuous standing and walking as well as frequent bending, reaching and pushing/pulling.
Position requires occasional climbing, crouching and balancing.
Ability to operate all standard kitchen equipment

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a commercial kitchen preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Wash all dishes, pots, pans, utensils and store properly after each meal to ensure sanitary conditions.
Sweep and mop serving line and working areas daily to maintain cleanliness and meet our quality standard.
Responsible for set-ups for special functions and breaks, to include set-up, delivery and ensure that pickups are prepared as ordered and meet quality standards.
Ensure that all breaks and special functions are prepared as ordered and meet quality standards.
Check, replenish, and label clearly, all items in the serving area.
Clean and replenish beverage machines to assure a constant availability of beverages for all served.
Work collaboratively with dietary team and management to ensure work is completed.
Follow attendance and call-off procedures in order to provide support to the ministry.
Cross train to support any of the Hospitality Services departments as needed and applicable for special events.
Perform general cleaning and sanitation of work area to meet all sanitary specifications.
Monitor and record temperatures of assigned equipment that they are within the correct range for continued effective function and safe presentation of food.
Assure that the established quality expectations are achieved.
Dispose of all recyclable material to responsibly protect our immediate and global environment.
Inform supervisor when supplies are low to ensure that the proper inventory is in stock at all times.
Receive dietary deliveries and stock shelves in an orderly and safe manner.