Dietary Aide

PART TIME POSITION AVAILABLE AT CARLYLE SENIOR CARE OF WILLISTON. APPLY ONLINE OR IN PERSON!

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. Prepares and delivers food and trays, washed dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards. The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Pre-preparation

Review meal tickets prior to placing prepared food on trays

Review tray tickets for diet changes and new diets as received from Nursing Services, in the absence of the Dietary Supervisor

Coordinate food service delivery with other departments as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor

Food Preparation/Delivery

Prepares trays with meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Prepares and delivers snacks and nourishments according to resident food preferences and physicians’/dietician orders.

Prepares trays with hot and cold foods and beverages as written on tray tickets

Ensure that appropriate equipment and utensils (dishes, glasses, cups, and eating utensils) are provided with the resident’s meal tray

Serves substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served

Make only authorized food substitutions

Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.

Transports and serves trays at meal delivery

Review tray card to assure that current food information is consistent with foods served

Performs other duties as assigned by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor

Post-preparation

Follows posted cleaning schedules utilizing proper sanitation and cleaning methods

Cleans food preparation area and utensils after use and after meal service. Is responsible for washing dishes after food service, as well as cleaning the kitchen to keep it sanitary and up to health standards. If employed in a facility with a common dining room, the dietary aide may be required to help clear and wipe down tables after service.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor

Customer Service

Interacts appropriately with residents, client, other personnel and the public

Performs other duties as assigned by the Cook or Dietary supervisor

Other

Attends in-service education and staff meetings as required

Practices safety, infection control, and emergency procedures according to facility policies

Attends in-service education and staff meetings as required

Remains courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and family members

Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to ensure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents

Performs other duties as assigned by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor

Qualifications

A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Specialized training in foodservice is desirable. May be required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course

Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks

Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving

Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance

Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods

Must provide a criminal background check

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Degree level*/Area: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Ability successfully complete training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Certificates: None

Licenses: None

General knowledge and understanding of nutrition

Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards

Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required

Written and oral communication skills

Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures

Ability to interact positively with residents, client and other personnel and the public

Computer software (please specify): ability to become proficient in using computer and computer software, as needed, including but not limited to: E-mail, Mealtracker, work processing programs including Microsoft Word, spreadsheet software - Excel

Machine operation (please specify) Special training: please refer to dietary manual

Copier, fax, calculator, computer & other office equipment; all standard Kitchen equipment from industrial ovens to utensils

Other: (please specify): Scientific training (please specify)

knowledge of departments and functions; must be fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking

Must possess basic math skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Good client/customer service and organizational skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Ability to work effectively with a team

Ability to work independently as needed to support the group effort

Ability to exercise independent judgement

Mental Demands and Other

Mental demands and other factors important to successful performance of job tasks? (Mental demands are not only learned mental skills, but also conditions that call for mental discipline) (check all that apply)

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x_ Reading _

x_ Verbal communications skills _

x_ Written communication skills

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x_ Detailed work _

x_ Stress – people, deadlines _

x_ Customer/employee contact

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x_ Confidentiality _

x_ Multiple concurrent tasks _

x_ Frequent interruptions

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x_ Problem solving Bilingual _

x_ Interpersonal skills

Analytical ability _

x_ Dexterity _

x_ Time Management skills

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x_ Other:

Social perceptiveness; leadership and organizational skills

Working Environment

The work is performed in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility on varying shifts with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities. The noise level is usually moderately quiet, except for when operating equipment. Exposed to physical and emotional disabilities of the aged, which may include combative residents. Exposed to odors. Must be on constant alert for possible injuries to patients. Must be able to work around food and/or cleaning products. Exposures to infectious diseases are possible. Employees who are immune-suppressed should be aware of the potential hazards.

Physical Specifications

Job Demand

Check If apply

Percent of time

Other Job Information

Frequent – Occasional – Rarely, to perform…

Standing/Walking

X

98%

All the time, except on breaks

Sitting

X

2%

Lifting

X

25%

Frequently – to lift trays with dinner/drinks – max wt. of 10lbs

Carrying

X

10%

Frequently – to lift trays with dinner/drinks – max wt. of 10lbs

Pushing

X

10%

To push food steam table – max wt. of 30lbs

Pulling

X

10%

To push food steam table – max wt. of 30lbs

Climbing

X

2%

Balancing

X

1%

While delivering trays, etc.

Stooping

X

2%

Kneeling

X

Crouching

X

5%

Crawling

X

Reaching

X

7%

Handling

X

8%

Twisting

X

20%

Exposure Specifications

Job Demand

Check if apply

Job Demand

Check if apply

Organic solvents

Noise

Dangerous, moving machinery

X

Solitary Work

Toxic conditions

Work at rapid pace

X at times

Poor ventilation

X

OTHER: during meal time it is noisy

Temperature Variance

From _20_ to _90_ degrees Fahrenheit

X

Audio/Visual

Job Demand

Check if apply

Job Demand

Check if apply

Sight

X

Color Vision

X

Near Vision

X

Far Vision

X

Depth Perception

X

Peripheral Vision

X

Speaking

X

Hearing

X

Ability to adjust focus

X

Other:

Issue

Check if apply

Describe

Access to CONFIDENTIAL information

X

Access/handle Company funds

X

Ability to communicate fluently in English

X

To communicate w/ residents, coworkers, client, read SDS, etc.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities. Management has the exclusive right to alter the shift or scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.