DS Diet Aide
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Job PurposeProvides residents with appetizing, high quality meals in a clean, sanitary environment while following their food preferences, as well as Local, State, and Federal regulations. Serves residents in a long-term care setting with sensitivity. Contributes to residents' quality of life by providing superior communal meals, optimal choices, and caring services.QualificationsQualifications and Skills* High School Diploma or GED is preferred.* Must demonstrate a full understanding and effective application of:* Sanitation, food borne illness, and cross-contamination policies and procedures.* Cleaning chemicals and other hazardous materials.* Right-to-Know issues.* Use of HACCP protocols.* Proper small wares handling.* Recipe and menu development skills.* Departmental policies and procedures.* Demonstrates both precision and accuracy in completion of duties each day.* Demonstrates good communications skills, including but not limited to effective reading, writing, speaking, and analytical skills, with fluent understanding of English.* Ability to work overtime, holidays, and weekends as assigned.* Possesses an empathetic approach to the elderly.* Able to work in a team setting with residents, relatives, staff, and others.IND101