Dietary Aide

Waters of Peru; Peru (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Waters of Peru in Indiana is seeking Dietary Aides to ensure proper food service and adherence to dietary procedures. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining cleanliness, and following safety regulations. Candidates should demonstrate a caring attitude and a commitment to food safety. Experience in food service is preferred but not required. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment focused on delivering quality care to residents.

Responsibilities

• Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager or Assistant.

Job description

Dietary Aides

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 Manager 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.