Dietary Aide I

Spring Lake Village

Pay Range: $22.56 - $25.00

Full Time with Benefits!

Summary:
Under the direction of the Director of Dining Services or Executive Chef supervision, the Dietary Aide I prepares and delivers food trays to Skilled Nursing facility residents and performs designated work and cleaning routines by performing the following duties.

Detailed responsibilities:
* Dietary Aide I
- Provides quality Customer Service efficiently to residents, families, co-workers and vendors in a manner to ensure satisfaction
- Arrives to work on time, in proper clean uniform, good personal hygiene and with nametag visible
- Pre-assembles resident trays and carts as directed Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals
- Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals
- Meet scheduled meal and snack times
- Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled
- Setting up the dining room and serving residents
- Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties
- Follow defined Infection Control procedures
- Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility's rules, regulations, policies and procedures
- Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Manager
- Prepares and delivers between meal nourishments and snacks to the nursing station
- Cleans and maintains dining area, including tables and furnishing after meals
- Ensures dining room is clean and transports dishes, trash etc to appropriate area
- Follows highest standards of cleanliness Follows all federal, state and corporate policies, health codes and guidelines in preparation and handling of foodstuffs
- Follow department safety standards, practice correct body mechanic techniques and participate in campus-wide safety programs
- Performs all duties in a safe and efficient manner Wears safety equipment as required for the job Reports any safety hazards and/or accidents to supervisor
- Attends all mandatory in-service meetings Complies with all department and facilities policies and procedures
- Understand facility's fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies
- Front Porch is committed to the prevention of accidents by providing equipment with safeguards, personal safety equipment on jobs which require it, and adequate safety instructions to all employees
- All employees are required to follow safe work habits in order to prevent injuries to themselves, residents, visitors or other employees

Competencies and skills:
Essential:
* Must have the ability to distinguish between all whistle signals.
* Must be alert to and address any problems with pool and its operations.

Credentials:
Essential:
* Food Handlers' certification from local health department

Education with Equivalent Qualifications:
Essential:
* Some High School Education

Experience with Equivalent Qualifications:

Compensation Disclaimer: The actual compensation offered will depend on a wide range of factors including, but not limited to, the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, experience, training, education, and licensure/certifications (as applicable).

Front Porch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We support all aspects of diversity and provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability or status as a veteran in accordance with the applicable nondiscrimination laws. Final candidates must successfully complete a pre-employment physical, physical abilities test, drug screen and criminal background clearance.