What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Southern Oaks Care Center?
Flexible scheduling - 6:00 am - 1:30p and 12:30p - 8:00p shifts
Meal provided while working!
Onshift Reward program!
Onshift Wallet - allows for early access to your pay before payday!
Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits for full time
Paid time off and Holiday pay available
Primary Purpose of this Position
The primary purpose of this position is to prepare food in accordance with current applicable federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations, established facility policies and procedures and as directed by the Head Cook/Chef and/or the Certified Dietary Manager.
Duties and Responsibilities
Food Service Functions
- Sweep and mop floors as directed.
- Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipe, planned menus and special diet orders.
- Prepare and serve bedtime snacks.
- Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
- Prepare and serve substitute foods to residents who refuse foods served.
- Be sure that appropriate equipment and utensils are provided with the resident’s meal tray.
- Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
Safety and Sanitation Functions
- Assist/direct daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established facility policies and procedures.
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established facility policies.
- Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as established facility policies and procedures.
- Follow established infection prevention and control policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
Miscellaneous Functions
- Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
- Make only authorized food substitutions.
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
Working Conditions
- Works in the facility’s food and nutrition services areas (i.e., dining rooms, kitchen, etc.).
- Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas.
- 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.
Miscellaneous Functions
- Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.
- Make only authorized food substitutions.
- Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
Working Conditions
- Works in the facility’s food and nutrition services areas (i.e., dining rooms, kitchen, etc.).
- Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas.
- 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.
Physical and Sensory Requirements (with or without the aid of mechanical devices)
- Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
- Must be able to speak and write the English language in an understandable manner.
- Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
- Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
- Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity and the ability to work effectively with the residents, personnel and support agencies.
- Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility which include a medical and physical examination.
- Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset and, at times, hostile people within the facility.
- Must be able to push, pull, move and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
- Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
- May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
Salary : $24,500 - $31,000