Dietary Aide
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General Purpose:Assist in food preparation and serving; maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook.Essential Job Functions:This facility expects their employees to promote an atmosphere of teamwork with other employees and hospitality and comfort for its residents. Therefore, the following list of duties is not all-inclusive:Food Preparation, Serving and Cleaning* Assist in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks.* Assist in checking trays for menu and diet preferences and accuracy.* Set up trays and deliver meals to residents.* Set up serving line with cold foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc. according to the menus and as instructed.* Work on central tray service line, placing appropriate food on general and modified diet trays, as directed.* Deliver loaded food carts to corridor and return unloaded carts to dish washing unit.* Collect soiled trays and utensils from dining room tables and transport them to dish washing area.* Wash dishes, clean equipment, wipe off dining room and worktables, clean utensils, pots and pans; mop floors in dietary, etc., as assigned.* Clean and maintain kitchen and food preparation equipment as assigned.* Wash, sanitize, and store trays, dishes and utensils.Supply* Stock and store food items as assigned.* Maintain a level of food and supplies adequate for the next meal and assist in inventorying and storing incoming foods and supplies.* Report hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents, as necessary.Other duties* Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements.* Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill and Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information.* Maintain confidentiality of resident and facility records/information.* Protect residents from neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.* Protect the personal property of the residents of the facility.* Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator.Minimum Qualifications:* Experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility dietary department preferred.* Organized and detailed in work performance.* Good communication skills with excellent self-discipline and patience.* Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and disabled people in a nursing facility.* Comply with the Residents' Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures.* Perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.* Perform Essential Duties as outlined above.Working Conditions:* Subject to frustrations in meeting work demands due to frequent interruptions.* Fast paced, required to make decisions quickly* Involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.* May work beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.* Subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).* Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.* May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicalsExperienced Dietary Associate come check out our new higher wage rates! Seeking part-time evenings and weekends. 4 pm - 8 pm.