Position Summary

*** Safety Sensitive Position**

The Dietary Aide performs a number of kitchen activities including dish washing, general cleaning duties, daily meal service, assisting other dietary positions with meal preparation and storing food and non-food supplies.

Essential Job Duties

• SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and pots and operates dish washing equipment.
• Distribute and store clean pots, dishes and utensils.
• Clean and sanitize production equipment, work surfaces and kitchen according to cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Taking and delivering food and beverage orders.
• Ensuring resident satisfaction.
• Ensuring that quality standards and service are being delivered.
• Deliver meals to residents unable to dine in the dining room.
• Maintain assigned work station in a safe and sanitary condition.
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Follow safety regulations: report injuries or any unsafe conditions and work practices to the supervisor.
• May assist with basic kitchen preparations and/or serving.
• Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with the residents, visitors, families, peers and supervisors promoting a homelike environment.
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor for the benefit of the residents.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or general education diploma (GED) is preferred.
• Must meet all healthcare requirements, including Tuberculosis skin test
• Must be in positive standing with all healthcare agencies, including the Employment Clearance Registry and Adult Maltreatment Registry

Physical Demands:

This position may require constant standing/walking and repetitive motions, frequent bending/stooping, reaching, lifting/handling, pushing/pulling and occasional carrying. Weights may vary up to 50 pounds and the frequency of treatments may vary.
From: Fox Ridge