Dietary Aide - FT- 12:30p-8p

Description

The following is a non-exhaustive criteria that relates to the job of a Dietary Service Worker, and it is consistent with the business needs of the facility. These are legitimate measures of the qualifications for a Dietary Service Worker, and are related to the functions that are essential to the job of a Dietary Service Worker.

KNOWLEDGE BASE:

• Ability to ensure duties are completed in a timely, efficient manner according to the schedule.
• Ability to function as team member
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
• Genuine care for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights and the Employee Responsibilities.
• Ability to comply with Company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to properly wash, sanitize, and store all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment as well as maintain cleanliness in the prep and storage areas of the kitchen and the areas where meals are consumed.
• Assist in tray assembly and deliver carts to the appropriate nursing or dining areas.
• Dispose of refuse according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Assemble and deliver floor supplies according to the posted standards.
• Put food and supplies away following the correct rotation (firs in, first out).
• Ability to prepare all foods according to the menu and the standardized recipes in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Ability to ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of foods as indicated on the spreadsheets and the recipes.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Sitting: 1 - 2 hours in an 8 hour work shift.

Standing: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates continuous to walking.

Walking: 3-7 hours in an 8 hour work shift. Alternates occasionally to standing.

Lifting: 50 lbs.

Reliability, trustworthiness and consistency with regard to attendance is extremely important to this job. The ability to regularly and timely attend work, cooperative and politely work and deal with others, and to effectively multi-task and work in a stressful environment are also essential functions to this job.

STATEMENT:

This position reports directly to the Dietary Service Manager.

APPLICANT DECLARATION:

I have read the qualifications and requirements of the position of DIETARY SERVICE WORKER. I understand and certify that the foregoing is a non-exhaustive criteria that is consistent with the business needs of this facility and is a legitimate measure of the qualifications for a Dietary Service Worker; and relates to the functions that are essential to the job of a Dietary Service Worker. To the best of my knowledge; I believe that I can perform these duties.