Dining Assistant Part Time

TITLE: Dietary Aide

REPORTS TO: Food Services Director

Job Summary:

To assist Cook in the preparation and service of meals. To assist in the dishwashing process after meals. To serve residents for meals.

Qualifications: Must be able to read, write and speak English. Must be able to follow directions and perform assigned tasks. Must be able to relate work with geriatric residents and understand their special needs. Complete and pass a state required background study form which checks for certain criminal convictions or serious/recurring maltreatment.

General Responsibilities:

• Assists Cook in preparation and services of the meal. May dish salads and desserts, prepare vegetables and beverages, and assist Cook in meal production.
• Assists in tray assemble, tray/cart delivery, dining room service and clean up.
• Assists in between meal nourishment preparation, service and clean up.
• May assist in receiving and storage of food supplies.
• Assists in washing dishes following meals.
• Assists in pot and pan washing during shift.
• Sanitation and Safety
• Follows sanitation and safety techniques in operation and cleaning of all equipment.
• Uses proper sanitation and safety procedures during working day.
• Follows written dietary policies and procedures.
• Follows through on resident rights.
• Attends inservice and other training classes.
• Works to meet goals of the facility with enthusiasm and a spirit of cooperation.
• Basic competencies of abuse, neglect, exploitation, and misappropriation of resident property.
• Basic competencies of dementia management, infection control and other areas as identified through the facility assessment.
• Knowledge, skills and abilities required by OSHA Hazard communication, HIPPA, QAPI and other organizations.
• Respond to emergency codes, ie: fire
• Other duties as assigned.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Sunnyside Care Center policies forbids employees and associates from discriminating against anyone based on race, religion, color, creed, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, familial status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Sunnyside Care Center is committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career advancement. Sunnyside Care Center also provides reasonable accommodations to disabled employees and applicants as required by law.

This position would be day shifts (5:45AM-1:15PM)

{Part Time Position}

Sunnyside offers a variety of benefits to part-time employees;

Supplemental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off - includes vacation and sick time

Recognized Holidays

Shift Differentials

Retirement through PERA