Dietary Aide I
il y a 6 jours
Aurora
Job DescriptionDescription: The Diet Aide I position plays a crucial role in assisting in the preparation and serving nutritious and appetizing meals for our guests, ensuring they receive high-quality dining experiences that meet their dietary needs and preferences. Reports to: Nutrition Services Director, Manager or Supervisor Primary Responsibilities and Duties: • Assist in the preparation of food, garnishes, snacks and beverages following approved menus, and procedures., • Coordinate with the cook to serve meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures policies and procedures are followed at all times., • Follow menu extensions and portion control guidelines, monitor and record temperatures to reduce waste., • Assist daily with kitchen cleaning, dish washing and storage according to the assigned cleaning schedule., • Monitor temperatures of equipment daily and notify the supervisor when temperatures are out of range., • Bussing the dining areas and setting up the dining room prior to each meal, assuming responsibility for the dining room being clean and presentable., • Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, including food preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health department regulations., • Maintain the nourishment room in a clean, organized and sanitary manner., • Work cooperatively with dietary staff, including supervisor, cooks, dishwashers and Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), to assist during meals service, report resident concerns and promote resident satisfaction., • Understand and follow all facility policies and procedures, including infection control protocols, safety regulations and quality assurance measures related to food service operations., • Participate in regular in-servicing, training programs and educational opportunities to enhance skills, food safety knowledge, and professional development., • High school diploma or equivalent., • 0-5 year(s) experience in a skilled nursing care facility or other medical facility preferred., • Basic knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and dietary guidelines., • Ability to follow written and oral directions, • Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment., • Ability to communicate and interact in a professional manner with residents, staff, and visitors., • Commitment to providing excellent customer service to residents and their families., • Ability to maintain composure and manage stress in the workplace., • Work performed in a medical setting due to the need to prepare and serve food onsite for residents., • Must be able to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist., • While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to hazardous chemicals, infectious waste, blood and body fluid, diseases, and conditions prevalent at the time., • Required vision includes close, vision, distance, peripheral, and the ability to adjust focus., • Stamina to stand continuously for extended periods while cooking, plating, and serving meals in the kitchen., • Capability to lift and carry heavy pots, pans, trays, and food containers weighing up to 20lbs, as needed during meal preparation and service., • Proficiency in performing tasks that require manual dexterity such as pouring beverages, slicing, and handling kitchen utensils and equipment., • Knowledge of and adherence to safety protocols to prevent burns, cuts, slips, and other kitchen accidents, including proper handling of knives, hot surfaces, and kitchen equipment., • Maintain regular attendance and timeliness as set forth within the work schedule designated by the department supervisor/manager., • Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations., • Ability to work with chemical and cleaning agents., • Ability to withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working near ovens and ranges, dishwashing machines and steam tables., • Specific visual abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus., • Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining cooked and stored foods as well as reading menu extensions and tray cards accurately., • Ability to assist with stock delivery and rotation, must be able to regularly lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Occasionally the employee must lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds., • 6:30 am - 3:00 PM Any day of the week, • Part Time, • Prefer Open Availability