What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at SPJST Senior Living?
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.
Qualifications:
- 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.