Dietary Aide

POSITION SUMMARY Prepares and serves palatable, nourishing, well-balanced diets to meet the daily nutritional and special dietary needs of each Resident. Assists with dish washing operation and cleaning tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. • Handles and stores all food according to facility procedures and safe food handling guidelines. • Assists with food preparation as assigned by supervisor. • Prepares food items according to standardized recipes insuring safe food handling practices. • Operates institutional food preparation equipment according to manufacturer and supervisory direction. • Assists with the set-up of the food tray line. • Assembles diet trays for Residents according to facility procedures, matching foods drinks and condiments to the diet cards of individual Residents. • Verifies that each Resident is receiving the correct diet and tray. • Loads trays onto tray cart for delivery throughout the facility. • Delivers tray carts to dining areas and Resident units. Carries individual trays to units, when necessary. • Reports refusal of food served to supervisor and to the Charge Nurse so alternate meal can be provided. Prepares and serves alternates as directed. • Cleans dishes, utensils and equipment according to facility procedures. • Runs and maintains dish machine according to manufacturer directions. • Promptly reports all equipment problems to supervisor. • Prepares and delivers nourishment, food supplements and snacks to units as scheduled. • Maintains food service equipment in clean and safe operating condition according to facility procedures. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly. Culinary Aide • Maintains food service work spaces in clean and safe condition at all time according to facility procedures. Cleans work spaces, cooking and serving equipment, trays and dishes according to department procedures. • Reports any signs of rodent or pests to supervisor immediately. • Reports injury to self or others to supervisor immediately. • Communicates with supervisor throughout shift. • Assists the Culinary Manager with state inspection preparation. Attends survey training and interacts with surveyors as instructed. • Performs other duties as assigned. LANGUAGE SKILLS Must be able to speak and write in the English language in an understandable manner. Must be able to express self adequately in written and oral communication and to communicate effectively with supervisor, staff members, residents and their family members. REASONING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Applies process improvement methods and techniques and identifies processes for improvement in daily work. INTERPERSONAL SKILLS Demonstrates active listening techniques; gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; follows the chain of command to resolve issues and/or conflicts. RESIDENT RIGHTS Promotes and protects resident's rights; treats residents with dignity and respect; protects resident's personal belongings; reports suspected abuse or neglect; avoids the need for physical restraints in accordance with current professional standards; supports independent expression, choice and decision making consistent with applicable law and regulation. INFORMATION MANAGEMEN