Dietary Aide - Per Diem

POSITION SUMMARY:    To provide consistent, prompt service of all culinary items that are served to Lasell House and Lasell Studio residents. Quality customer service is a top priority for everyone at the Village.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Knowledge of all menu items and dietary needs for Lasell Studios and Skilled Nursing residents
• Responsible for select food ordering for Lasell House and Lasell Studios resident special dietary needs and functions
• Keep proper par levels in Lasell House and Lasell Studios
• Responsible for ensuring the residents of Lasell House and Lasell Studios receive the proper food items according to their menus and dietary needs
• Responsible for advising supervisor of shortages and outages
• Competent knowledge of the Mealtracker Software
• Rotation, labeling, and dating of relevant stock in the refrigerator and freezer to ensure no waste due to spoilage
• Perform work assignments to meet proper quantities of food while maintaining quality standards within a necessary time frame
• Practice sanitary methods as prescribed by Federal and state codes in storage of all food and paper supplies
• Ensure all work stations are being maintained in a clean and organized fashion
• Properly store and rotate all pertinent food orders received that are kept in the storage areas and ensure that the storage areas are kept clean, neat, and orderly
• Responsible for preparation of functions for Lasell House and Lasell Studios
• Follow tray line procedures
• Delivery of meals in a timely manner and return meal trays to the kitchen
• Maintain meal delivery trucks- clean after each meal service
• End of the night bring meal trucks to the basement
• End of day snack prep and delivery.  Check with supervisor to see what is available for proper snacks based on dietary needs.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or GED preferred
• ServSafe certification a plus

JOB SKILLS:

• 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 staff, residents, family members, visitors, and the general public
• Thrive in a team environment and work well with others
• Cheerful demeanor and professional phone manners.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• May need to reach overhead, handle objects, use finger dexterity, talk, hear, see, and feel
• May need to move, transport or position objects up to 50 pounds
• Continuous moving and standing
• May need to ascend/descend stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and twist
• May need to work in an environment with noise, vibrations and occasional fumes
• Works beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g. severe weather, post-disaster, etc.)
• ls subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as to reactions from air contaminants.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Salary : $21