What are the responsibilities and job description for the STLC Dietary Aide position at Kintegra Health?
Senior TLC
Job Summary And Specifications
Job Title: Dietary Aide
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: See Salary Scale
Job Summary : Assists and performs all aspects of dietary/food service in the Adult Day Health Center under the direction of the Dietary Manager and the ADHC protocol.
Specifications
Education : High school diploma or equivalent .
Experience : Experience in food service preferred, but not required. At least 24 months’ experience working with the frail elderly population.
Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional) : None
Licensure, Registry or Certification Required : None
Special Training : Must be able to maintain high sanitation and personal hygiene levels. Excellent communication skills and must be able to work with a team. Must be able to bend, lift, squat and push items up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics. Ability to read, follow instructions and fulfill responsibilities within the designated time frame.
Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact
Ages Of Patients Rendered Care
Key Responsibilities : (*denotes an age-related skill or task)
Job Summary And Specifications
Job Title: Dietary Aide
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: See Salary Scale
Job Summary : Assists and performs all aspects of dietary/food service in the Adult Day Health Center under the direction of the Dietary Manager and the ADHC protocol.
Specifications
Education : High school diploma or equivalent .
Experience : Experience in food service preferred, but not required. At least 24 months’ experience working with the frail elderly population.
Number and Type of Employees Supervised (optional) : None
Licensure, Registry or Certification Required : None
Special Training : Must be able to maintain high sanitation and personal hygiene levels. Excellent communication skills and must be able to work with a team. Must be able to bend, lift, squat and push items up to 50 pounds using proper body mechanics. Ability to read, follow instructions and fulfill responsibilities within the designated time frame.
Immunizations: Be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact
Ages Of Patients Rendered Care
Key Responsibilities : (*denotes an age-related skill or task)
- Assists with ordering food and supplies.
- Assists with updating diet cards when changes occur as directed by Dietary Manager
- Knowledge and preparation of diet modifications as needed (i.e. soft, pureed thickened liquids, etc.)
- Assists with daily monitoring and recording of temperature logs (refrigerator, freezer, dishwasher, food, etc.)
- Assists with taking inventory, ordering, and restocking kitchen supplies.
- Assists with the daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of kitchen appliances per the ADHC standards.
- Assists with preparing dining area for lunch service to participants.
- Assists with serving lunch in appropriate portion sizes.
- Assists with recording temperature range and completes forms when food arrives at the center from the hospital.
- Knows of the process to contact the hospital food service department if temps are not in range.
- Assists with monitoring food preferences and plate waste
- Supports Senior TLC’s mission to encourage and support the quality of life of seniors wishing to continue living in the community; its vision to be the preferred provider of individualized care for seniors in the community; and its values of respect, integrity, accountability, compatible goals, and compassionate care.
- Assists with other duties as determined by dietary manager.