Dietary Aide

S.P.J.S.T SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE:                                  DIETARY AIDE

DEPARTMENT:                   Dietary

REPORT TO:                        Dietary Service Manager

WAGE:                                   Hourly

WORK HOURS:                  Variable

JOB SUMMARY:

• Preparing and delivering food for residents according to their diets, while maintaining kitchen and dining areas clean.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Properly wash, sanitize, and store all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Assist in tray assembly and deliver carts to the appropriate nursing or dining areas.
• Dispose of refuse according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Assemble and deliver floor supplies according to the posted standards.
• Put food and supplies away following the correct rotation (first in, first out).
• Ability to prepare all foods according to the menu and the standardized recipes in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of food as indicated on the spreadsheet and the recipes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIROMENT:

• Indoors
• Self-paced, requiring the ability to work quickly in an oftentimes fast-paced, demanding work area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sitting: 1-2 hours per 8-hour work shift. Alternatives frequently to standing or walking.
• Standing: 3-4 hours per 8-hour work shift. Alternates frequently to walking and occasionally to sitting.
• Walking: 2-3 hours in an 8-hour work shift. Alternates frequency to standing and occasionally to sitting.

Lifting:

Weight                        Frequency:                            Objects:

1-10 lbs.                      Continuously                           Equipment, food, and supplies.

11-20 lbs.                    Frequently                               Equipment, food, and supplies.

21-35 lbs.                    Occasionally                            Equipment, food, and supplies.

36-50 lbs.                    Rarely                                      Box of supplies.

51-75 lbs.                    Rarely                                      Box of supplies.

Carrying:

Weight:                       Frequency:                             Objects:

1-10 lbs.                      Continuously                           Equipment, food, and supplies.

11-20 lbs.                    Occasionally                            Equipment, food, and supplies.

21-35 lbs.                    Rarely                                      Equipment, food, and supplies.

36-50 lbs.                    Rarely                                      Box of supplies.

51-75 lbs.                    Rarely                                      Box of supplies.

Bending:                     Frequently

Squatting:                  Occasionally

Kneeling:                    Occasionally

Crawling:                   Rarely

Climbing:                   Rarely-Stairs (Frequently for multi-level and basement facilities)

Reaching:                   Continuously

Grasping:                   Continuously

Fine Manipulation:   Continuously                              

• Ability to ensure duties are completed in a timely, efficient manner according to the schedule.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• TFER (Texas Food Established Rules) food handler certificate must be obtained within 60 days upon hire.
• Ability to comply with company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write the English language.