Dietary Aide

John Knox Village of Central Florida; Orange City (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village of Central Florida in Orange City seeks a dedicated individual responsible for managing the Meal Tracker Menu System. This role involves inputting and distributing dietary menus, ensuring resident safety, and serving as a liaison between residents and the dietary department. Applicants must pass background checks, possess basic computer skills, and demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism at all times.

Qualifications

• Must pass Level 2 background screening.
• Able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must follow department dress code.

Responsibilities

• Input select menus daily.
• Print and distribute tray tickets and production sheets.
• Attend all mandatory inservices.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to cope with stress

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for all input, distribution, and printing involving the Meal Tracker Menu System and serves as a direct liaison between the residents and the dietary department, and assure resident safety.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Input select menus daily
• Print tray tickets, production sheets, and nourishment labels daily
• Print daily select menus for rehab unit and personally distribute to the residents
• Distribute dietary satisfaction surveys to new admissions on day 3 of their stay
• Print weekly select menus for LTC and Memory Care units and take to the units on Tuesday
• Check boxes on units daily
• Input Dietary Communication slips and any changes into computer program
• Assist residents in filling out their menus as needed
• Attend all facility and dietary mandatory inservices
• Assure resident safety at all times

Educational, Physical, And Other Requirements

• Must pass Level 2 background screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (Learn more: https://info.flclearinghouse.com)
• Must be able to sit and work at computer for long periods
• Must be willing and able to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily when necessary, for example as Dietary Aide
• Must follow department dress code and wear clean uniform, clean shoes, a hairnet or cap inside kitchen and disposable gloves when handling food.
• Must wear name tag at all times when on John Knox Village property
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be free from all communicable diseases and in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift (up to 50 lbs.), bend, squat, and move intermittently during working hours
• Must have basic computer skills
• Employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical requirements may include frequent use of hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear. Vision abilities may require close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• For the safety and security of our residents and patients, employees must be able to read, write, and verbally communicate in English, which is the most universally used language of our resident and employee population.

Customer/Guest Relations & Communications

Must maintain a professional, respectful, friendly demeanor with all residents, family members, guests, and staff at all times.