Dietary Aide

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The primary responsibility of this position is to perform a variety of food service functions in order to feed residents while maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

The following job responsibilities will comply with the ADA and any/all applicable state and federal laws. Duties and responsibilities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

•  Responsible for understanding and consistently following the principles of the Happy to Oblige (H to O) program.
•  Assist cook by preparing and portioning food items as instructed.
•  Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.
•  Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment.
•  Stock and store food items.
•  Retrieve dishes and utensils following meals.
•  Scrape, rack and place soiled dishes in dish machine.
•  Sort, stack and store clean dishes.
•  Maintain cleanliness of dish machine room and dietary area.
•  Fill, clean and empty dish machine.
•  Cooperate and work with staff.
•  Pour and cover beverages.
•  Attend and stir foods during cooking process to prevent burning.
•  Carry out garbage.
•  Relieve cook of duties such as preparing fruits and vegetables and making toast and beverages.
•  Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
•  Assist in inventory and storing of all in-coming food and supplies.
•  Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
•  Participate in in-service program of the facility.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

EQUIPMENT USED: Mixer, blender, dish washer, dishes, utensils, coffee machine, milk

machine, and trays.

•  Frequently deals with hot and humid environment, noise, wetness, odors, and chemicals.
•  Rarely deals with cold environment, fumes, and heights.
•  Employees may also be required to wear additional items as part of their uniform (ie: non-skid or slip resistant shoes)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

•  High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
•  Meets requirements established by CMS and state regulatory agencies, including:
• Certified ServSafe Food Handler
•  Required attendance of in-services, online training, and any other education required to maintain certification.
•  1 year of food service experience preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

•  Ability to operate dish machine, handle cleaning supplies and equipment, sort, stack, and store clean dishes.
•  Knowledge of sanitary requirements, rules and regulations.
•  Computer literacy is a must.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

•  Frequently bends/stoops, squats, reaches above the shoulders, and kneels.
•  Crawls, climbs ad crouches occasionally.
•  Occasionally lifts and/or carriers up to 25 pounds.
•  Frequently pushes/pulls, lifts and carries up to 10 pounds.
•  Continuously requires mobility throughout the work day.
•  Possess eye-hand coordination.
•  Ability to read and write in English.
•  Ability to remain calm under stress.