Dietary Aide

Alvarado Care Center; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Alvarado Care Center in Los Angeles is seeking a Dietary Aide for full-time days/evenings. You will prepare and serve meals based on residents' nutritional needs, following physician orders and sanitation standards.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 1–2 years in food handling, a food handler's permit, English literacy, and TB test verification. You must read, write, and communicate clearly to ensure patient safety and quality service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma with 1–2 years in food handling, nutritional care, and hospitality service.
• Food handler's permit.
• Must read/write/speak/understand English to ensure safety and patient care.
• Provide verification of TB skin test per state law; tests may be conducted onsite.

Responsibilities

• Puts customer service first. Ensures residents/patients and families receive high-quality service in a caring atmosphere; maintains confidentiality.
• Abides by established schedule to assigned facilities.
• Dietary aides prepare and serve food based on nutritional needs of patients.
• Inspect food trays to ensure correct meals and dietary needs are addressed.
• Follow recipes, prepare and cook food, maintain cleanliness and sanitation.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen and dining areas; wipe surfaces as needed.
• Dispose of food waste; ensure utensils are clean and uncontaminated.
• Maintain inventory and stock ingredients; track perishables and replenishments.
• Attend meetings and in-services; report problems to supervisor.
• Promote teamwork and cooperation with staff.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Skills

Physical dexterity

Hygienic practices

Time management

Food handling experience

Friendly demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Food handler's permit

Job description

Alvarado Care Center -

Full-Time Position Open.

Schedule: Full Time

• Flexible days
• Holidays is a must
• 11:30am-8:00pm

POSITION SUMMARY:

Dietary aides prepare and serve food based on the nutritional needs of their patients. Performs tasks to ensure the timely preparation and delivery of nutritious attractive meals and supplements to all residents according to physician's orders and in compliance with Federal, State and Company Requirements. Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment.

SPECIFIC EDUCATION/VOCATIONAL REQUIERMENTS:

1. A high school diploma with one to two years of experience in food handling, nutritional care, and hospitality service. 2. Dietary aides should have a food handler's permit.

3. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.

4. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.

JOB SKILLS

1. Physical dexterity - able to prepare food, push carts, and carry trays, requiring physical dexterity and the ability to lift, pull, push, and bend as needed 2. Hygienic practices - able to handle food safely, dietary aides ensure that all sanitation procedures and rules for hygiene are followed, such as frequently washing their hands and keeping their appearance clean and tidy 3. Time management - dietary aides stick to strict meal schedules; they always arrive to work on time and make sure that their patients are fed at their designated hours, maintaining a schedule for food preparation and serving 4. Food handling experience - dietary aides follow directions and recipes for preparing food, using appropriate tools and utensils; they understand the rules and regulations involved in cooking 5. Friendly demeanor - interacting with guests and patients, dietary aides have a personable and friendly demeanor, creating a positive experience and maintaining a healthy

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Puts customer service first. Ensures that residents/patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs and rights. Maintains resident/patient confidentiality;

2. Abides by established schedule to assigned facilities.

3. Dietary aides prepare and serve food based on the nutritional needs of their patients.

4. Dietary aides inspect food trays to ensure their patients are receiving the correct meal and ensure that patients' needs are addressed in their meals and that their meals are in line with their proposed diets.

5. Follow recipes, prepare and cook food, preparing food in a clean and sanitary manner.

6. In addition to collecting and cleaning trays, ensure that all kitchen and dining areas are clean. Wipe surfaces and sanitize as necessary.

7. Properly dispose of food waste and ensure that plates and utensils are not contaminated.

8. Maintain Inventory and ensure that all the necessary ingredients are in stock and keeps track of what is in the kitchen and what needs to be replenished. When meat or produce expires ensure they are thrown out. 9. Attends all meetings and in-services as required. 10. Reports problems and needs to the supervisor in a timely manner. 11. Promotes teamwork and cooperation with other staff.

12. Performs other duties as requested.