EDGEWOOD SUMMIT
Position Description
POSITION TITLE:
Dietary Aide
DEPARTMENT:
Dining Services
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:
Dietary Manager
Minimum Qualifications
Educational Requirements and Experience:
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High school diploma or equivalent, but not necessary
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Must be able to read and write
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Follow instructions with a positive attitude
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Experience a plus, but not necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
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Able to provide dining service to elderly that meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
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Ability to effectively communicate with Residents, guests, employees and supervisors.
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Able to work on Holidays and for pre-planned special events.
Position Summary
Provide food and try delivery to the assisted living and/or skilled care center, carrying out the “Living in Style” program. Responsible for set-up and cleaning of dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards. Responsible for timely meal delivery and plate preparation.
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Provide dining service to Residents, guests and family members as needed.
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Prepare trays and serve food according to menus and following therapeutic diet orders.
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Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.
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Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
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Responsible for keeping work areas clean and maintaining sanitary conditions.
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Attend all in-services as required.
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Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
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Actively incorporate Pinnacle Standards into everyday performance.
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Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands:
How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 to Over
None 1/3 2/3 2/3
Use hands to finger, handle, or feel
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Reach with hands and arms
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Stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl
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Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much
and how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.
Amount of Time
Under 1/3 to Over
None 1/3 2/3 2/3
Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
_/_ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less
_/_ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more
_/_ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
_/_ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to
the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
_/_ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and
spatial relationships)
_/_ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp
focus)
___ No special vision requirements.
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other work related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management. The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the need prevails. This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.
