What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Dietary Aide position at Longwood?
Description
If you want a position with a purpose and to work for an amazing team, then keep reading! We strive to cultivate a culture of diversity, acceptance, empowerment, and fun. We are searching for energetic and charismatic individuals to join our team. The goal is to be of assistance in helping residents fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing.
What do we do? Connect People 2 Life!
How do we Connect People 2 Life? Through reconnecting them to the relationships that make life full: S(Sprint) N(Nature) O(Others) W(Work) S(Self)! We make it SNOW every day!
Responsibilities
The Dietary personnel will prepare and cook food for residents in accordance with Resident Diet Specifications, facility procedures and prescribed dietary and sanitary regulations. Being efficient, dedicated, a good listener and a problem-solver is what will open our door for you.
- Read production orders on diet cards on trays to determine items to place on tray.
- Place items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays
- Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages.
- Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets.
- Apportion and place food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on diet card
- Examine filled tray for completeness and quality assurance of food tray and place on cart
- Push carts to dining room or halls and serve trays to residents
- Collect and stack dirty dishes on cart and return cart to kitchen
- Store food and supplies properly
- Wash dishes and clean work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens
- Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers
- Record amount and type of special food items served to residents
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
- Prior experience in a similar role is preferable.
- Ability to work with little supervision and maintain a high level of performance.
- Ability to work quickly without compromising quality.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time.
- Capacity to lift up to 20 pounds unaided.
- Great communication and people skills.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- Available to work shifts and on weekends.