Dietary Server (Part-time) - Innovative Company

Responsible to: Dietary Manager, Executive Director

Scope of Responsibility: Responsible for sanitary and safe handling of food and equipment and keeping area clean. Responsible to complete duties on a timely basis to meet meal time schedules without assistance. Responsible to cooperate with dietary team members and co-workers.

Essential Functions: Rating (for evaluation purposes only)

____A. Carry out duties and functions to support Edgewater Place as assigned.

____B. Live the mission and values to improve the quality of services for residents and team members on the Edgewater Place campus.

____C. Respect residents’ rights and adhere to rules of resident care and services as described in the Edgewater Place Employee Handbook.

____D. Interact with residents, staff and guests in a respectful adult manner a. Communicate respect and caring verbally and nonverbally. b. Use calm, kind tone of voice. c. Respond appropriately to resident behaviors. d. Cheerfully fulfill resident, staff, and guest requests. e. Show understanding of persons needing some assistance.

____E. Perform food services duties a. Simple food preparation: serve beverages, portion salads and desserts. b. Take food orders and serve food to residents and/or customers. c. Wash and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots and pans. d. Complete cleaning assignments in a timely manner. e. Depending on the job assignment, the Dietary Aide will perform the following: i. Set tables for meals. ii. Serve food to residents. iii. Bus and sanitize tables; organize and vacuum dining room. iv. Operate dish machine.

____F. Document and communicate changes a. Accurately record information and complete forms. b. Inform Dietary Manager and/or Cook of changes or problems, report any needed maintenance or repairs. c. Record completion of cleaning assignments.

____G. Follow correct procedures, especially in emergency situations such as fire and tornado drills.

____H. Ensure food safety in refrigerating food, wearing gloves and hair nets, and in using appropriate utensils.

____I. Avoid accidents: lift properly, keep floor dry and clear of debris and use knives/equipment properly.

____J. Adhere to good working habits, in accordance with Edgewater expectations.

Position Requirements:

A. Education & Experience

1. High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

2. Previous experience working with the aging population preferred.

B. Skills and Requirements

1. Ability to operate machines such as dishwasher, coffee maker, and microwave oven.

2. Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively with residents and staff.

3. Ability to follow directions and obtain information from preprinted reports.

C. Physical/Mental Requirements & Working Conditions Employees/applicants may not pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or others. Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without the use of prosthetic devices and/or reasonable accommodation.

1. Frequent fingering, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions required.

2. Occasional reaching, kneeling, standing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling required.

3. Requires the ability to lift up to 35 pounds occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently.

4. Requires the ability to see things clearly at 20 inches or less, as is common in visual inspection.

5. This work environment can be noisy, abnormally hot, fast-paced, and deadline-oriented.