Dietary Aide

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Food Service Aide may be responsible for some and/or all of the following functions some and/or all of the time under the assignment and direction of his/her supervisor.

• Prepares and/or assists in preparation of meals, snacks and beverages.

• Responsible for or assists in assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment.

• Continuously cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done.

·         Labels nourishment and sends or transports them to resident floors.

• Transporting trays and carts to or from the resident floors.

• Uses all equipment according to manufacturer instructions.  Follow proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules.

• Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies and prepares food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

• Follows facility policies and procedures for infection control at all times to maintain sanitary preparation and storage areas.  Uses personal protective equipment when indicated.  Follow facility procedures for resident trays that require special handling.

• Inspects food service work areas for evidence of rodents or pests, safety, or fire hazards, housekeeping and maintenance problems.  Corrects problem and/or reports problems promptly to Director of Food Service.

• Communicates with Director of Food Service or Assistant Director of Food Service throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents.

• Assists department head with preparation for state inspections.  Attends survey training.  Interacts with state surveyors as instructed by supervisor.

• Attends in-service education as assigned.  Applies information to job tasks.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

1.     Education/Training/Work Experience:

Education:. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.  Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.

Certificate/Licenses:  None required

Work Experience:  One year institutional food service experience preferred.

Freedom from illegal use of drugs, and freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.