Dietary Aide

Edgewood Estates; Kentucky; On-site; USD 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewood Estates is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food functions, ensure compliance with food policies, and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen. This role requires a high school diploma and the ability to work various shifts, including weekends. Join our dedicated team to make a positive impact on resident satisfaction through quality food service.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must not pose a threat to health and safety.
• Willing to work weekends and beyond normal hours if necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assists with service and delivery of food trays.
• Cleans kitchen and utensils following established protocols.
• Follows food preparation and safety guidelines.

Skills

Patience

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma preferred

Job description

Department	Food and Nutrition Services
Reportsto	Dietitian/Director of Food Services
Reportingto this position	None
JobClassification	Department Staff
PositionPurpose	Provide assistance in all foodfunctions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established foodpolicies and procedures.

RequiredQualifications

High school diploma preferred

Availability for either shift preferred; some weekends required.

Major Dutiesand Responsibilities

The dietary aide works with thefacility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implementsrecommended changes as required.Performs other duties, as assigned.

Ensures that food procedures arefollowed in accordance with established policies.

The dietary aide assists with theservice and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchenper established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils anddishes.

Prepares and delivers snacks as directed.

Assigned Tasks

• Serves meals in accordance to establishedportion control procedures.
• Serves meals that are appetizing andpalatable in appearance.
• Serves meals as necessary and on a timelybasis.
• Prepares desserts.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties as assignedto include work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordanceto established policies and procedures.
• Sweep and mops floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cookingitems according to established policies and procedures. Sorting and stacking ofclean dishes.
• Carries out garbage and keeps the work areaclean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, beverages, food carts,dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
• Assists in checking dietary trays beforedistribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
• Removes food carts, food trays from diningrooms to dishwashing area for cleaning. Emptying of food carts, scraping and rackingof soiled dishes.

AdditionalTasks

• Treats all residents with dignity andrespect. Promotes and protects allresidents’ rights.
• Establishes a culture of compliance byadhering to all facility policies and procedures. Complies with standards of businessconduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
• Followsappropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residentsand themselves.
• Maintains confidentiality of protectedhealth information, including verbal, written, and electroniccommunications.
• Reports noncompliance with policies,procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriatepersonnel. Reports any retaliationor discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
• Reports any allegations of abuse,neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment ofresidents to supervisor and/or administrator. Protects residents from abuse, andcooperates with all investigations.
• Reports any occupational exposures toblood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals inaccordance with facility policy.
• Participatesin all life safety and emergency drills and trainings. Fulfills responsibilities as assignedduring implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan.
• Reports work-related injuries andillnesses immediately to supervisor.
• Follows established infection controlpolicies and procedures.
• As a condition of employment,completes all assigned training and skills competency.
• Maintains food storage areas in a clean andproperly arranged manner at all times.
• Ensures the department, necessary equipmentand supplies are clean and maintained in a safe manner.
• Assists in inventorying and storing in-comingfood, supplies, etc., as necessary.
• Ensures food and supplies for the next mealare readily available.

PersonalSkills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Ability to read, write, speak andunderstand the English language.
• Must be a supportive team member, contributeto and be an example of team work.
• Ability to make independent decisions whencircumstances warrant such action.
• Ability to deal tactfully with personnel,residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and thegeneral public.
• Must have patience, tact, and willingness todeal with difficult residents, family and staff.
• Must not pose a threat to the health andsafety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must be able to move intermittentlythroughout the workday.
• Meets general health requirements accordingto facility policy, including medical and physical exams and checking immunitystatus to various infectious diseases.
• Ability to work beyond normal workinghours and on weekends and holidays when necessary.
• Ability to assist in evacuation ofresidents during emergency situations.
• Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch,perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements asneeded for the position.
• May be subject tofalls, burns from equipment, and/or odors throughout the day; encounterreactions from dust, tobacco smoke, disinfectants, and other aircontaminants.
• Subject to exposureto infectious waste, diseases and/or conditions which include AIDS,Coronavirus, Hepatitis B, and Tuberculosis.
• May be subject tohostile or emotional residents, family members, visitors or personnel.
• Must be able to follow oral and writteninstructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies,equipment, work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areasfor sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must be able to move intermittentlythroughout the workday.
• Works in well-lit, ventilated area. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
• Subject to frequent interruptions.
• Communicates with medical and nursing staff,and other departments.
• Subject to call-back during emergencyconditions.
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures inthe kitchen/storage areas.

Complianceas a Condition of Employment and Performance Appraisal

Agreement to abide by all standards,policies, and procedures of the facility, including the facility’s complianceand ethics program, is a condition of employment. Compliance will be a factor in evaluating jobperformance. Violations, includingfailure to report violations, will result in disciplinary action, up to andincluding termination.

This job description is intended to conveythe general scope of the major duties and responsibilities inherent in thisposition. Other tasks not listed heremay be assigned by the Administrator. Periodicrevision may be necessary to reflect changes in expectations placed on longterm care by various governmental agencies. This job description will be reviewed and/orrevised annually and as needed.

Individualperformance will be evaluated using the following scale:

Unsatisfactory:Achievesresults which are far less than the standards identified for the performance factorsrated.

NeedsImprovement: Achievesresults which are less than the standards identified for the performancefactors rated. Exhibits the potential tobecome a competent performer. May be newto job or need skill development.

MeetsStandards: Achievesresults which meet the standards identified for the performance factors rated. This rating is the expected level ofperformance.

ExceedsStandards: Achievesresults which usually exceed the standards identified for the performancefactors rated.

ReasonableAccommodation Statement

Consistentwith the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and [insert state civil rightslaw], it is the policy of [Facility Name] to provide reasonable accommodationwhen requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unlesssuch accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonableaccommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the applicationprocess. If reasonable accommodation isneeded, please contact [include name and/or department, telephone, and e-mailaddress].