Location: Westfield,NY, USA
Description
Dietary Aide
Starting Rate: $15.60/hr. ($15.60 - $17.23 per hour, dependent upon experience)
Shift: Part-Time (6am-2pm), (7am-3pm), (1230pm-830pm) 2days a week, every other weekend
BENEFITS:
+ Weekly Paychecks
+ Health, Dental, Life Insurance
+ Referral Bonus
+ Retirement/401k
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Provides and maintains a high standard of food service, sanitary and safety condition for patients, residents, visitors and employees as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serves meals that are timely, palatable, and appetizing in appearance and are in accordance with established portion control procedures and therapeutic diets.
Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures to include but not limited to work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, sweep/mop floors as directed, carry soiled utensils/dishes to work areas, wash and clean utensils as directed, empty trash containers into dumpsters, clean cans and replace trash can liners
Keeps work area dry and free of hazards and sanitizes dining room table and chairs
Operates dish machine using proper sanitizing and safety techniques. Racks, rinses and feeds dishes into dish machine
Washes pots and pans as per facility policies and procedures
Places groceries, meats and supply items in appropriate storage areas as directed
Transfers food trucks from dietary department to assigned areas in a safe and timely manner.
Utilizes and maintains all equipment appropriately, i.e.: dish machine, coffee urn, refrigerators, mixers, blender, and toaster.
Prepares and portions food items such as desserts, salads, juices, coffee, and nourishments
Assists in inventory and proper storing of foods, supplies, etc. as directed
Provides cleaning and busing of tables in dining rooms as instructed, in a courteous manner.
Makes efforts to ensure that residents' needs and preferences are accommodated, i.e.: alternate menus offered, special request nourishments/snacks provided upon request, etc.
Follows all safety regulations, food safety regulations and facilities policies and procedures
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to shift supervisor
Accurately take and record temperatures of food, beverages and equipment as directed by the Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor every meal
Demonstrates knowledge of and implements Universal Precautions and all Infection Control protocol
Washes hand between resident contacts as appropriate
Handle linen and disposes of waste properly
Demonstrates ability to care for residents in isolation precautions
Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude
Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner
Knowledge of environmental services
Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions
Excellent time management skills
Flexibility with work schedule including ability to work evenings and weekends as required.
Ability to work independently as well as in conjunction with other staff members and members of the team.
APPLY ONLINE:
Absolut Care of WestfieldAttn: Josh Koch, RecruiterTEXT: 716-###-#### for more information orapply online at
ABOUT US:Absolut Care is part of the Living Legends Portfolio which includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare. We're proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.
Our team is comprised of charismatic, smile-bringing, life-saving, compassionate caregivers who love to make a difference in the lives of our residents. Together, we have the privilege of caring for and learning from more than 2,800 extraordinary legends while providing them with superior levels of nursing and rehabilitative services.
Our collective stories; our legends are what help define our organization and the outstanding care we provide. We are Legends Caring for Legends, and we invite you to join our team!
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Qualifications
Skills
Preferred
+ Compassion: Expert
+ People Skills: Expert
+ Timely in providing care: Expert
Education
Required
+ High School or better
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)