Dietary Aide - Berks Heim Nursing (Part Time & Full Time 6am-2pm & 12pm-8pm shifts)

Candidate Experience site; Leesport (Berks County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidate Experience site is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in preparation and serving of food and in cleaning the dietary area under supervision.

The role trains new employees and requires adherence to infection control guidelines, with supervision for supplies and equipment.

You will assist on tray lines, serve residents, and help with dishware and cleaning tasks as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with basic nutrition knowledge and dietary operations.
• Able to follow oral/written directions with minimal supervision.
• Must read/write English fluently; basic math skills.
• Physically capable with on-site presence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing and serving food and cleanup of dietary department.
• Set up and serve on tray line and in unit dining rooms.
• Portion food for service and serve residents with nursing staff.
• Wrap, label, and store leftovers; report shortages to supervisor.
• Clean kitchen and equipment; operate dish machine.
• Report equipment malfunctions to supervisor.

Skills

Basic nutrition

Dietary operations

English literacy

Food prep

Tools

Kitchen appliances

Job description

The Starting Rate for this position is $17.63

POSITION SUMMARY:

Assists in the preparation and serving of food and in the cleaning of Dietary area, equipment, anddishware under general supervision; trains new employees as directed by supervisor; does related work as required. All work performed must comply with Infection Control Guidelines. Responsible to let supervisor know when out of supplies needed to do the job.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

An employee in this class assists in preparing and serving food and cleanup of dietary department,food service equipment, dishware, and other utensils; this employee has the versatility to be assigned to any station of the tray line or dish room in addition to washing pots, general cleaning, prepping and plating food and serving in the unit dining rooms.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists cook in minor preparation of foods (prepares gelatin, salads and dressing); food preparation such as toast, sandwiches, clean and chop fruits and vegetables, etc.
• Portions food for service.
• Prepares food set up for snacks, requisitions, special events.
• Serves residents in partnership with nursing staff on the units.
• Sets up and serves on tray line and in unit dining rooms.
• Wraps, labels, and stores leftovers properly.
• Operates various kitchen appliances (mixer, blender, chopper, VCM, slicer).
• Cleans the kitchen and equipment including sweeping and mopping the floor.
• Reports any malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.
• Reports any supply shortages to supervisor.
• Performs the dish machine operations (scraping, feeding, rack out, trucks, runners); and returns cleaned dishware to the proper location.

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Must be 18 years of age with some knowledge of basic nutrition, dietary operations and appliances.
• Ability to follow oral and written directions and to work with a minimal amount of supervision on food preparation, tray line, use of equipment, etc. adhering to work standards and infection control guidelines.
• Must be able to read, write and understand the English language fluently. Basic math skills for simple arithmetic.
• Ability to handle stress.
• Physical presence on-site is required.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Some experience in food preparation and basic nutrition preferred; on the job training is provided.
• Attendance at mandatory in-service training.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Good dexterity, physical condition, strength, and stamina are required due to physical requirements of job (including extreme heat on occasion).
• Lifting of up to 50 lbs. with assistance. Must be able to push and pull carts.
• Walking 100% of the time except during breaks.
• Standing 100% of the time except during breaks.
• Bending 100% of the time except during breaks.
• Standing in place for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Repetitive use of arms, hands and wrists.