Dietary Aides

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
• Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use.
• Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility.
• Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times.
• Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal.
• Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times.
• Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events.
• Monitor stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering.
• Assist Food Service Director in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional Requirements

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
• Complete annual education requirements.
• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
• Report to work on time and as scheduled.
• Wear identification while on duty.
• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.
• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Must have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, families, and visitors.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be flexible to work varied schedule based on special events, emergencies, programs, and trips.

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
• Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.