Weekend Dietary Aide

Description

Countryside Health Care of Milford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated dietary aide to join our team.

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a dietary aide is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the facility's Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Clean work tables. meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

• Sweep and mop floors as directed.

• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.

• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

• Wash and clean utensils as directed.

• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies. etc.

• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.

• Assist cook in preparing meals.

• Obtain food supplies for next meal.

• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

• Serve food in dining room as instructed.

• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.

• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.

• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.

• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.

• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.

• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.

• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.

• Others duties as assigned

Schedule:

Weekends

Salary:

$17.50 - $24.00 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 403B
• PTO
• Employee Discounts

Requirements

• Dietary experience in a long term care facility is desirable but not required (on the job training provided)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills