JOBSUMMARY: Theprimary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in alldietary functions as directed and to assure resident safety.JOBDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:AdministrativeFunctions•Work with thefacility's dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implementrecommendations.•Ensure thatall dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.DietaryService Functions•Prepare mealsthat are tasty and appetizing in appearance.•Assist inserving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.•Serve foodaccording to established portion and control procedures.•Work invarious line functions as assigned.•Assist indaily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.•Cleanworktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.•Sweep and mopfloors as directed.•Carry soiledutensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.•Return cleanutensils to proper storage areas.•Wash and cleanutensils as directed.•Carry outgarbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment,supplies, etc.•Set up mealtrays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.•Assist cook inpreparing meals.•Distribute andcollect menus as necessary.•Obtain foodsupplies for next meal.•Assist inchecking diet trays before distribution.•Deliver foodcarts, trays, etc., to designated areas.•Serve food indining room as instructed.•Performdishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc.are ready for next meal.•Remove foodtrays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.•Prepare anddeliver snacks, etc. as instructed.•Make onlyauthorized food substitutions.•Assist in foodpreparation for special meals, parties, etc.PersonnelFunctions•Develop andmaintain a good working relationship with fellow dietary personnel and alsowith other department associates to assure that food service can be properlymaintained to meet the needs of the residents.•Create andmaintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, aswell as a calm environment throughout the department.Safetyand Sanitation Functions•Preparefood, etc. according to sanitary regulations and facility policies andprocedures.•Followsafety regulations and precautions at all times.•Followestablished Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedureswhen performing daily tasks.•Ensurethat the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring thatnecessary equipment and supplies are maintained.•Reportall hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.•Reportall accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.•Assistin maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner atall times.•Disposeof food and waste according to facility policies.•Wearprotective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/orblood/body fluids.•Reportmissing or unreadable MSDSs to your supervisor.Equipmentand Supply Functions•Ensurethat food equipment and supplies for the next meal are readily available.•Assistin inventory and storing of in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.ResidentRights Responsibilities•Maintainconfidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.•Knockbefore entering a resident's room.•Reportcomplaints to the Dietary Manager.WorkingConditions•Worksin food preparation area as well as throughout the dietary service areas.Atmosphere is warm for cooking.•Mayexperience temporary exposure to cold temperatures in the refrigerator/freezer.•Maybe exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas.•Movesintermittently during work hours.•Issubject to frequent interruptions.•Isinvolved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel,under all conditions and circumstances.•Issubject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personneland visitors.•Communicateswith the medical staff, nursing personnel and other department supervisors.•Worksbeyond normal working hours and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.Works on weekends and holidays when necessary.•Issubject to callback during emergency conditions.•Issubject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout theworkday, as well as to reactions from dust, plastics, synthetics,disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other potential contaminants.•Attendsand participates in continuing educational programs.•Issubject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc. includingTB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.•Maybe subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.•Maintainsa liaison with the resident, their families, support departments, etc. toadequately plan for the residents' needs.StaffDevelopment Functions•Participate indepartmental projects as assigned.•Attendin-service programs and on-the-job training classes as directedJOBREQUIREMENTS: Education•Must possess,as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.•High Schooldiploma or GED preferred.Experience •On-the-jobtraining provided.•Someexperience in food service helpful.Please visit our careers page to see more job opportunities.
Vicksburg Convalescent