Dietary Aide

Century HCC; Taylor (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Century HCC's Dietary Aide position is a part-time evening shift. The role provides assistance in all nutrition service functions under the Director of Food Service, ensuring nourishing, attractive, well-balanced meals and a pleasant dining experience.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, basic food service knowledge, ability to stand for long periods, lift up to 50 pounds, and good English communication. Prior long-term care or institutional food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food service preparation and cleanup.
• Verbal and written English communication skills.
• Prolonged standing, lifting up to 50 pounds may be required.

Responsibilities

• Follow all food procedures.
• Prepare food using proper handling and safety techniques.
• Maintain proper temperatures during preparation and service.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning in the food service department.
• Assist in serving meals, beverages, and special items promptly.
• Maintain clean and orderly food storage areas.
• Label, date and store food properly.
• Maintain a clean sanitary work area.
• Maintain clean kitchen equipment.
• Prepare dining room for service.
• Perform dishwashing service and cleaning procedures.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
• Ensure safety and health regulations are followed.
• Report any hazards or issues to supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of residents’ information.
• Transport food carts safely.
• Wear proper work attire with hair nets and badges.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Food service knowledge

English communication

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

POSITION TITLE:

Dietary Aide

Schedule:

Part-time evening shift

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides assistance in all nutrition service functions as directed by the Director of Food Service in accordance with the center’s standards and procedures, federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations. Assists with providing nourishing, attractive, well-balanced meals and a pleasant dining experience. Must follow company policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

• 1. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Requires demonstrated knowledge and ability in food service preparation and clean up. Verbal and written English communication skills. Position requires prolonged standing, frequent bending, walking, stooping, lifting, stretching, moving heavy items, and lifting/ carrying up to 50 pounds.
• 2. Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3. Experience: Previous long term care experience or institutional food service preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

The employee must be able to perform, including but not limited to, these essential functions with or without a reasonable accommodation by the employer, without posing a direct threat to him/her or to others.

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 1. Ensure all food procedures are followed.
• 2. Prepares food using proper food handling and safety techniques
• 3. Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service
• 4. Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in food service department
• 5. Assist in serving meals, beverages, and special items on a timely manner.
• 6. Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and orderly manner.
• 7. Label, dates, and stores food properly
• 8. Maintain a clean sanitary work area
• 9. Maintain clean kitchen Equipment
• 10. Prepare dining room for service
• 11. Perform dishwashing service and cleaning procedures
• 12. Prepare and deliver snacks as directed
• 13. Assure safety and health regulations are being followed
• 14. Report any complaints to supervisor.
• 15. Report all hazardous conditions or equipment to supervisor
• 16. Report any abuse immediately to supervisor.
• 17. Assist in food preparation for special meals or events.
• 18. Maintain Confidentiality of all resident’s information to assure residents rights are protected
• 19. Report all work related injuries to supervisor.
• 19.Transport all food carts in a safe and proper manner.
• 20. Wear proper work attire including hair nets and badges.
• 21. Practice safe work habits.
• 24. Performs all other duties as assigned.