Dietary Aide

The Waters of Peru; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Peru in Peru, Indiana, is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service in a long-term care setting. You will assist in food service, tray delivery, and sanitation while following established policies to ensure resident satisfaction.

As part of the dietary team, you will collaborate with other departments to meet residents' needs and maintain a warm, efficient work environment. This position emphasizes teamwork and reliable service.

Qualifications

• Follow dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the dietary area.
• Assist in meal service and food preparation as needed.
• Collaborate with inter-department staff to meet resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Assure meals are palatable and served on time.
• Assist in serving meals and check diet trays.
• Clean work areas and utensils and dispose of waste.
• Deliver meals and snacks as instructed.

Job description

The Waters of Peru -

Dietary Aides
Great Place to Work!!!

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Other as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

DIETARY SERVICE

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing
• Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area
• Return clean utensils, etc., to wash area.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as directed.
• May assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menu as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensil, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining room, etc., and take to dish washing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

SAFETY AND SANITATION

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as or policies and procedures.
• Assure the safety regulations are followed at all times by all personnel.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures.
• Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manger or Assistant immediately.
• Report all accidents /incidents as established by department policies.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food waste in accordance with established policies.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS

• Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventory and storing in-coming food supplies, etc., as necessary.

Archway Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Archway Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.