Dietary Aide
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Aaron Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation Center -

Dietary Aide!

Part-Time afternoons-16-20 hours/week- including every other Saturday/Sunday 3:30pm-7:30 pm Come join our amazing team!!

• Providing dining service to Residents, guests, family members and employees as needed.
• Prepare trays and serves food according to menus and following diet orders.
• Assists in maintaining clean and properly sanitized production and retail areas.

Dietary Aide Requirements

· Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

· Assist in serving meals on a timely basis.

· Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

· Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

· Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

· Sweep and mop floors as directed.

· Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.

· Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

· Wash and clean utensils as directed.

· Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

· Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.

· Assist cook in preparing meals.

· Obtain food supplies for next meal.

· Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

· Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

· Serve food in dining room as instructed.

· Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.

· Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.

· Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

Safety and Sanitation

· Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.

· Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.

· Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

· Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

· Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.

· Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.

· Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

· Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

· Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

· Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.

Equipment and Supply Functions

· Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

· Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Resident Rights

· Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.

· Knock before entering a resident's room.

· Report complaints to the Director of Food Services.

Miscellaneous

· Make only authorized food substitutions.

· Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

Working Conditions

· Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.

· Moves intermittently during working hours.

· Is subject to frequent interruptions.

· Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

· Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

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