Dietary Aide

Essential job functions and

key responsibilities:

 Operates dish machine and various food service equipment.
 Assist with tray line assembly and restorative dining programs.
 Food preparation as assigned.
 Cleans dish machine area and clean and de-lime dish machine.
 Stores clean equipment and utensils.
 Assists in maintaining preparation and service area in sanitary condition.
 Assists with stocking and storing incoming food supplies/orders, including labeling and dating.
 Sets up dietary tray cards.
 Delivers food carts to resident meal service location areas.
 Empties garbage in dumpster and sanitize garbage cans.
 Maintains effective communication with residents, families and facility staff.
 Must adhere to strict guidelines for serving times.
 Must adhere to sanitation control issues as described in policy and procedure manual.
 Maintain and ensure floors are kept clean, dry, and free from hazards to reduce the risk of slips, trips, and falls.
 Follows established infection control, safety, and sanitation procedures when performing housekeeping duties within the dietary department.
 Other duties as assigned within scope of practice and abilities.
Education, experience, and other

required qualifications:

 Must have a Hight School diploma or equivalent, preferred, but not required.
 May be required to obtain a food handler’s certification based on state requirements.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
  
• Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
  
• May be subject to falls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounter reactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
  
• Ability to work in hot, cold, and wet kitchen environments.
  
• Subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS,
  Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis
  
• Meets general health requirements according to facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunity status to various infectious diseases.
  
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness to deal with difficult residents, family and Care Team members
  
• Must be able to communicate and function productively within community leadership and senior leadership/management
  
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move frequently during working hours
  
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
  
• Must be able to lift 30 lbs. floor to waist, lift 40 lbs. waist to shoulder, lift and carry 20-30 lbs., and push/pull 50 lbs.