Dietary Aide - The Birches at Villa Rica : Job Details

PurposeTo provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established federal, state and local dietary regulations, policies and procedures.Essential FunctionsJob Functions

• Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks
• Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas
• Assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences before distribution to residents
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures
• Maintain resident's confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect
• Know and comply with Residents' Rights rules
• Review and promptly report to Food Service Director all resident complaints and grievances
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood and body fluids
• Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management
• Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods; obtain food supplies for next meals
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the food Service Director and/or the Executive Director
• Assist the community's Food Service Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must read, write, speak and understand English
• Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly
• Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds
• Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing