Dietary Aide

SPJST Senior Living; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

S.P.J.S.T SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION in Taylor, TX seeks a DIETARY AIDE to prepare and deliver meals per residents’ diets while keeping dining and kitchen areas clean.

The role requires ability to work with varied shifts and contribute to a safe, sanitary dining environment. Training and certification expectations may apply, with emphasis on teamwork and elder care.

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure duties are completed in a timely, efficient manner according to the schedule.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• TFER (Texas Food Established Rules) food handler certificate must be obtained within 60 days upon hire.
• Ability to comply with company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write the English language.

Responsibilities

• Properly wash, sanitize, and store all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Assist in tray assembly and deliver carts to the appropriate nursing or dining areas.
• Dispose of refuse according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Assemble and deliver floor supplies according to the posted standards.
• Put food and supplies away following the correct rotation (first in, first out).
• Ability to prepare all foods according to the menu and the standardized recipes in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of food as indicated on the spreadsheet and the recipes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

English literacy

Food handler cert

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: S.P.J.S.T. Rest Home 1 - Taylor, TX 76574

Job Shift: Any

S.P.J.S.T SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: DIETARY AIDE

Department: Dietary

Report To: Dietary Service Manager

Wage: Hourly

Work Hours: Variable

JOB SUMMARY

Preparing and delivering food for residents according to their diets, while maintaining kitchen and dining areas clean.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Properly wash, sanitize, and store all dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Assist in tray assembly and deliver carts to the appropriate nursing or dining areas.
• Dispose of refuse according to departmental policy and procedures.
• Assemble and deliver floor supplies according to the posted standards.
• Put food and supplies away following the correct rotation (first in, first out).
• Ability to prepare all foods according to the menu and the standardized recipes in a safe, efficient, and sanitary manner.
• Ensure the proper preparation, portioning and serving of food as indicated on the spreadsheet and the recipes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIROMENT

• Indoors
• Self-paced, requiring the ability to work quickly in an oftentimes fast-paced, demanding work area.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely= 1-10% Occasionally = 11-33% Frequently = 34-66% Continuously = 67+%
• LIFTING: 1-10 lbs. Continuously Equipment, food, and supplies.
• LIFTING: 11-20 lbs. Frequently Equipment, food, and supplies.
• LIFTING: 21-35 lbs. Occasionally Equipment, food, and supplies.
• LIFTING: 36-50 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies.
• LIFTING: 51-75 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies.
• CARRYING: 1-10 lbs. Continuously Equipment, food, and supplies.
• CARRYING: 11-20 lbs. Occasionally Equipment, food, and supplies.
• CARRYING: 21-35 lbs. Rarely Equipment, food, and supplies.
• CARRYING: 36-50 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies.
• CARRYING: 51-75 lbs. Rarely Box of supplies.
• BENDING: Frequently
• SQUATTING: Occasionally
• KNEELING: Occasionally
• CRAWLING: Rarely
• CLIMBING: Rarely-Stairs (Frequently for multi-level and basement facilities)
• REACHING: Continuously
• GRASPING: Continuously
• FINE MANIPULATION: Continuously

Qualifications

• Ability to ensure duties are completed in a timely, efficient manner according to the schedule.
• Ability to function as a team member.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements.
• Genuine caring for and interest in elderly and handicapped people.
• Ability to comply with the Patient Bill of Rights.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• TFER (Texas Food Established Rules) food handler certificate must be obtained within 60 days upon hire.
• Ability to comply with company and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to read and write the English language.