What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Fairview Commons?
The Dietary Aide/Prep Cook provides assistance in all dietary functions
as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary
policies and procedures. Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center has been part of the Great Barrington community for more than 40
years, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing
care in The Berkshires. Nestled in a hill in a quiet residential
setting, all of our rooms overlook blooming greenery with either the
surrounding woods or our well-maintained patios. **Essential Job
Functions:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Work with the
facility\'s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as
required. - Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely
basis. - Serve food in accordance with established portion control
procedures. - Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in
accordance with established policies and procedures. - Clean work
tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. - 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. - Assist cook in preparing meals. -
Distribute and collect menus as necessary. - Obtain food supplies for
next meal. - Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. -
Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. - Perform
dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily
available for next meal. - Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms,
etc., and take to dishwashing area. - Prepare and deliver snacks, etc.,
as instructed. - Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in
accordance with established policies. - Follow established Infection
Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when
performing daily tasks. - Ensure department is clean and safe by
assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. - Report
all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents to supervisor
immediately. - Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and
properly arranged manner at all times. - Ensure that food and supplies
for the next meal are readily available. - Dispose of food and waste in
accordance with established policies. - Report missing/illegible labels
or MSDSs to supervisor. - Assist in food preparation for special meals
for parties, etc. [For additional information and to apply for the
Cook/Diet Aide position at Fairview Commons, please click
here.](https://recruiting.ultipro.com/BER1002BHCS/JobBoard/505632b5-b7d9-40d7-a51d-8533ea5db466/?q=&o=postedDateDesc){target="blank"
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as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary
policies and procedures. Fairview Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation
Center has been part of the Great Barrington community for more than 40
years, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing
care in The Berkshires. Nestled in a hill in a quiet residential
setting, all of our rooms overlook blooming greenery with either the
surrounding woods or our well-maintained patios. **Essential Job
Functions:** Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions. - Work with the
facility\'s dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as
required. - Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely
basis. - Serve food in accordance with established portion control
procedures. - Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in
accordance with established policies and procedures. - Clean work
tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. - 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. - Assist cook in preparing meals. -
Distribute and collect menus as necessary. - Obtain food supplies for
next meal. - Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. -
Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. - Perform
dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily
available for next meal. - Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms,
etc., and take to dishwashing area. - Prepare and deliver snacks, etc.,
as instructed. - Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in
accordance with established policies. - Follow established Infection
Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when
performing daily tasks. - Ensure department is clean and safe by
assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. - Report
all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents to supervisor
immediately. - Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and
properly arranged manner at all times. - Ensure that food and supplies
for the next meal are readily available. - Dispose of food and waste in
accordance with established policies. - Report missing/illegible labels
or MSDSs to supervisor. - Assist in food preparation for special meals
for parties, etc. [For additional information and to apply for the
Cook/Diet Aide position at Fairview Commons, please click
here.](https://recruiting.ultipro.com/BER1002BHCS/JobBoard/505632b5-b7d9-40d7-a51d-8533ea5db466/?q=&o=postedDateDesc){target="blank"
rel="noopener noreferrer"}