Dietary Aide / Dietary

_Job Descriptions_ *FLSA Status: * _Non-Exempt_ *Purpose of Your Job Position* The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.
*Delegation of Authority* As *Dietary Aide*, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.
*Job Functions* Every effort has been made to identify the essential function of this position.
However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.
You may perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.
*Duties and Responsibilities* *Personnel Functions* Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the community to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to your supervisor.
Log off computer workstations per established community policy.
Follow work assignments and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks.
Know and practice attendance/tardy procedure, policy for using time clock, punch exception forms and requesting paid time off.
*5.
Food Service (1) (2) (3) (4)* Provide food service to residents, guests and employees under sanitary conditions.
Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Sweep and mop floors as directed.
Carry soiled utensils, etc.
, to wash area.
Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
Wash and clean utensils as directed.
Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc.
, as instructed.
Ensure that all dining room pantry items and beverages are stocked.
Ensure that all dishes are cleared to the dishwashing area.
*Safety and Sanitation* May perform food preparation as directed by supervisor – and in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with community policies and procedures.
Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
Help residents sit in chairs and assist with giving direction to residents in the dining room.
Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.
Clean up dining room, including wiping tables.
Clean, fills and/or drain steam tables.
Cleans all refrigerators/freezers, drawers, cupboards, counters, microwaves.
*Equipment and Supply Functions * Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc.
, as necessary.
Ensure that all glassware, china and flatware items are stocked.
Set up dining room.
*Working Conditions* Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas.
Atmosphere is warm.
Moves intermittently during working hours.
Is subject to frequent interruptions.
Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc.
, under all conditions and circumstances.
Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
Is subject to call back during emergency conditions (e.
g.
, severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.
).
Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc.
, throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, and other air contaminants.
Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.
*Experience* One (1) year food experience in the food preparation field.
Preference in a hospital, nursing care community, assisted living or other related medical community (but not necessary).
*Specific Requirements* Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
Must possess ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
*Physical and Sensory Requirements* (With or Without the Aid of Mechanical Devices) Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel, and support agencies.
Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this community.
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and, at times, hostile people within the community.
May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
*JOB TITLE: *DIETARY AIDE / SERVER In an 8-hour day, the employee would normally perform the following functions: *Occasionally Frequently Continuously* *Never\* 1-3 hours 3-6 hours 6-8 hours* Sit *X* Stand/Walk *X* Bend and/or stoop *X* Crawl and/or climb *X* Kneel/Squat *X* Push/Pull *X* Hand/wrist work *X* Grasping *X* Fine Manipulation *X* Reaching above shoulder *X* Lifting and/or carrying Up to 10 lbs *X* 11-20 lbs *X* 21-55 lbs *X* \* Never indicates an upper limit to the requirements or when the worker never does something.
*Acknowledgment* I have read this job description and fully understand that the requirements set forth therein have been determined to be essential to this position.
I hereby accept the position of *Dietary Aide / Server *and agree to perform the functions contained in this job description in a safe manner and in accordance with the community's established procedures.
I understand the position duties may be altered from time to time.
I have noted below any accommodations that are required to enable me to perform those duties.
I have also noted below any position duties, which I am unable to perform with or without accommodation.
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have been given a copy of the job description for which I have applied.
I further acknowledge that I have read and understand all the requirements of the job and hereby state that I can physically perform all functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
If I require an accommodation, I agree to accept responsibility for requesting it.
This includes, but is not limited to, using safety equipment & supplies, asking for help when needed, reporting and correcting safety hazards promptly and reporting all injuries immediately when they occur.
I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the community will provide to me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures.
I understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the community or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $14.
11 - $16.
37 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: * 401(k) * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Shift: * 8 hour shift * Day shift * Night shift Experience: * Food Service: 1 year (Required) * Dietary Department Experience: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person