What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Assistant position at Pioneer Trace?
We provide medical masks and PPE to all employees to help protect our residents, staff and their families.
DIETARY ASSISTANT
This position is responsible for assisting with the storage, preparation, sanitation and delivery of food consistent with local, state and federal guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 8th grade education or equivalent.
- Able to follow direction.
- Ability to read, speak, write and understand English.
- Ability to tactfully deal with facility personnel, residents, family members, visitors, etc.
- Meet all health requirements imposed by law.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Set tables, serve food and clear tables using proper sanitary technique.
- Set up dietary trays in a sanitary manner consistent with pre-planned menu and in accordance with physician prescribed diet.
- Proper removal of dietary trays and transport to dishwashing area.
- Properly washes, sanitizes and stores dishes and equipment.
- Performs assigned cleaning duties.
- Inspects all equipment for proper functioning and safety prior to and during use. Notifies Maintenance immediately of repair needs.
- Follows established safety and infection control procedures.
- Participates in all required inservice training.
- Maintains safe working conditions and follows dress code.
- Reports to supervisor all complaints and grievances made by residents, families and visiting individuals.
- Adheres to and promotes Code of Conduct.
- All other duties as assigned.