Dietary Aide – Part Time Job Description

Dietary Aide – Part Time Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Dietary Aide – Part Time to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Attend in-service education programs in order to meet facility educational requirements;
  • Others as directed by the supervisor or administrator;
  • Serve the prepared menu items according to meal plan;
  • Sets and cleans tables in dining areas;
  • Work as directed by the supervisor;
  • Keeps condiment containers filled and assures that necessary dining room supplies are available as needed;
  • Maintains required safety standards and proper sanitation;
  • Assist in any preparation area as assigned;
  • Perform any sanitation function such as dishwashing, pots and pans, or any cleaning as assigned;
  • Monitors the nurse’s stations and re-stocks necessary food items each day;
  • Responsible for learning and utilizing technology made available by the agency to increase efficiency, communication and performance of duties;
  • Follows established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks;
  • Be familiar with Standard Precautions, Exposure Control Plan, Fire Drill & Evacuation Procedures and know how to use the information;
  • Assists Cooks as needed;
  • Checks daily patient menus with current diet orders and tabulates patient’s menu selections on tally sheets.

Requirements:

  • Perform Essential Duties as outlined above;
  • Experience in hospital or skilled nursing facility dietary department preferred;
  • Comply with the Residents’ Rights and Facility Policies and Procedures;
  • Assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations;
  • Temperament: Ability to get along with others and be able to function under stressful situations;
  • Physical Demand: Able to lift up to 30 pounds and work in hot or cold environments. Able to stand for lengthy periods of time;
  • ServSafe or equivalent food safety certification preferred;
  • Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly;
  • Must be able to work under supervision;
  • Must be in good mental and physical condition;
  • Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures and use these on a daily basis;
  • Possesses strong verbal communication skills;
  • Previous experience working in a team environment;
  • Must be able to push, pull, or move a minimum of 100 pounds utilizing proper body mechanics and assistance;
  • Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.

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