Dietary Assistant

KBNH Ashland Nursing Home Corporation; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a Dietary Assistant to prepare and serve nourishing diets that meet residents' nutritional needs. You will follow assessments and care plans to tailor meals, store and prepare food, and sanitize workspaces in compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities include assembling diet trays, delivering meals, accommodating menu preferences, and assisting with food prep. Requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• 0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field.

Responsibilities

• Assembles diet trays for residents according to facility procedures and diet cards.
• Loads trays onto carts and delivers them throughout the facility.
• Pushes carts and carries trays to dining areas and resident units as needed.
• Respects residents’ menu preferences and reports food refusals to supervisors and Charge Nurse.
• Obtains instructions and makes meal substitutions as directed for residents who refuse meals.
• Delivers nourishments, food supplements, and snacks to units as scheduled or directed.
• Maintains food service equipment in clean and proper working condition, reporting issues promptly.
• Assists with food preparation and operates food preparation equipment according to instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Beyond Blue Job Posting Title: Dietary Assistant

Requisition Number: R-000003584

Department Name: Supervisor, Dietary Services

Work Location: Kingsbrook

Grade Level: 1

Type of Position: Regular Position

Time Status: Full time Equivalency Link https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Shift: Flex (United States of America)

Job Summary: Responsible for preparing and serving palatable, nourishing, well-balanced diets to meet residents’ daily nutritional and specialized dietary needs. Follows comprehensive resident assessments and plans of care to ensure individualized meal preparation. Stores, prepares, and serves food according to facility policies and procedures. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and workspaces in compliance with State and Federal regulations. Enhances resident comfort and quality of life through attentive dietary services.

Essential Functions

• Assembles diet trays for residents according to facility procedures and diet cards.
• Loads trays onto carts and delivers them throughout the facility.
• Pushes carts and carries trays to dining areas and resident units as needed.
• Respects residents’ menu preferences and reports food refusals to supervisors and Charge Nurse.
• Obtains instructions and makes meal substitutions as directed for residents who refuse meals.
• Delivers nourishments, food supplements, and snacks to units as scheduled or directed.
• Maintains food service equipment in clean and proper working condition, reporting issues promptly.
• Assists with food preparation and operates food preparation equipment according to instructions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education Requirement

High school diploma or equivalent experience

Experience Requirement

0-2 years of experience in a healthcare, clinical setting, or a relevant area

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. All experience must be paid and in the same related field. Part-time and PRN experience will be prorated based on hours worked per week. Volunteer work and internships for academic credit are not counted.

Certifications & Licensures

N/A

Working Conditions

• A. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects up to 50lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• B. Lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50lbs: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• C. Standing or walking with objects up to 10lbs: 4. Regular (> 50% of the time)
• D. Standing or walking with objects up to 25lbs: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• E. Sitting at computer workstation for extended periods: 1. Never
• F. Risk of back injury from moving, lifting or positioning patients, equipment, or materials: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• G. Repetitive motion: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• H. Working at heights above 4 feet: 1. Never
• I. Working in confined spaces: 1. Never
• J. Risk of injuries from use of equipment on the job: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• K. Job-related travel: 1. Never
• L. Loud noises: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• M. Temperature extremes: 3. Intermittent (10% - 50% of the time)
• N. Hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• O. Radiation: 1. Never
• P. Burns: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• Q. Cuts/Punctures: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• R. Bloodborne/airborne pathogens: 2. Occasional (< 10% of the time)
• S. Recombinant DNA or viral vectors: 1. Never
• T. Combative/violent people: 1. Never
• U. Animal handling (including carcasses): 1. Never
• V. Please specify other(s) and amount of exposure (i.e. Occasional, Intermittent or Regular): N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires regular standing or walking with objects weighing up to 10 pounds; intermittent standing or walking with objects up to 25 pounds; intermittent lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects weighing up to 50 pounds; occasional lifting, pushing, and/or pulling objects over 50 pounds; and intermittent performance of repetitive motions. Also involves some exposure to risk of injury from moving, lifting, or positioning equipment or materials; and exposure to hazardous chemicals and fumes including waste, cuts/punctures, bloodborne or airborne pathogens, temperature extremes, burns, and loud noises.

Additional Job Descriptions

N/A

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Our Work Experience

It is a combination of everything that's unique about us: our culture, our core values, our company meetings, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it's our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble, and truthful.