The Dietary Aide assists with preparing and serving meals and snacks, maintaining a clean, safe environment, and ensuring that all service ware is cleaned and sanitized following each meal.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Assists with portioning of cold food items and beverages.
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Prepares and labels between meal snacks and delivers nourishment kitchen stock.
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Assists with meal set up and delivery.
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Washes and sanitizes all service ware using infection control procedures.
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Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Follows assigned cleaning schedule.
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Complies with established food handling regulations including dietary policies and procedures, local health department instructions, and federal standards.
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Works cooperatively with dietary staff and other Center personnel.
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Reports safety and equipment issues to the Director, Maintenance Director, or Administrator.
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Fulfills in-service training requirements in a timely manner using Silver Chair program.
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Attends in-service, department, or Center meetings as directed.
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Treats residents, staff, and visitors with respect.
- Reports illness and symptoms to Director of Dietary Services promptly.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
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High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience with food preparation preferred.
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Able to understand and follow directions.
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Good interpersonal skills.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
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Prolonged periods standing, bending, stooping, and stretching
- Ability to push, pull, move, or lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
