Dietary Aide

Glendale-Post-Acute-Center; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Glendale-Post-Acute-Center is seeking a Dietary Support Aide to assist in all food functions and support the Dietician, Dietary Management, and Cook. The role involves meal preparation aligned with residents' dietary needs and ensuring meals are appealing and properly served.

The position requires ability to read, write, speak, and understand English, with on-the-job training provided. You may be asked to assist with meal setup, sanitation, and basic kitchen duties in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dietician / Dietary Management and Cook as requested.
• Help with meal preparation in accordance to the dietary needs of residents.
• Assist in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts.
• Follow the established portion controls recommended.
• Adhere to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up.
• Keep worktables clean and organize equipment such as meat blocks and refrigerators/freezers.
• Dishwashing and cleaning of utensils; return clean dishes to storage areas.
• Carry out garbage disposal and waste per facility regulations.
• Follow safety regulations and report occupational exposures as needed.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Shift: 5:30 AM-2:00 PM

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by Dietary or other management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Dietician / Dietary Management and Cook as requested
• Helping with meal preparation in accordance to the dietary needs of the residents
• Assisting in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts
• Following the established portion controls recommended
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up
• Keeping worktables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Dishwashing and cleaning of utensils
• Returning clean dishes and utensils to the proper storage areas
• Carrying out of garbage
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience

• Some experience helpful, on the job training will be provided
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions

• Work environment may be warm
• May encounter frequent interruptions
• May be involved with residents, family and government agencies
• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day
• Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet
• Ability to read fine print on labels and menus