Dietary Aide (Healthcare)

Job Description

Job Description

The Waters of Clifty Falls is a welcoming community that features comfortably spacious private and semi-private resident rooms. Plus, we also offer 19 private rehabilitation suites for our patients in the Transitional Care Unit. Residents and families alike enjoy our cheerful, sun-filled community areas.  Whether it's helping new residents to adjust to this new phase of life, administering medical treatments or performing clinical assessments, our staff members work diligently to support and preserve each person's independence.

Benefits:

Paid Time Off

PTO Cash Out Option

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and More)

Wonderful Team to Work With!

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Role Responsibilities – Job Knowledge/Duties:

Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance at designated mealtimes

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

Assists in checking diet trays before distribution

Assists in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis

Prepares and delivers snacks, etc., as instructed

Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures

Distributes and collects menus as necessary

Delivers food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas

Serves food in dining room as instructed

Assists cook in preparing meals

Assists in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

Makes only authorized food substitutions

Completes competence in portion control, food temperatures, and tray card procedures

Must understand how to read and execute the diet spreadsheets

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

Performs dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assures that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal

Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures

Cleans worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

Sweeps and mops floors as directed

Carries soiled utensils, etc., to wash area

Washes and cleans utensils as directed

Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas

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

Must be able to use the current Diet Manual to resolve a diet issue in the absence of the Supervisor

Works with the facility's dietitian/Dietary Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required

Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available Dietary Aide 

Assists in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary

Participates in and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary

Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc., as directed

Must be proficient in the use of the following equipment and the cleaning of this equipment: Blender, Toaster, Freezers, Oven & Range, Steam table, Refrigerators, Plate Warmer, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Can Opener, and a Three Compartment Sink

Other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Must be 16 years of age or older and have a work permit

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when appropriate circumstances arise

Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties

Our company provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, our company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.