Dietary Assistant

Happy Siesta; Remsen (IA); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Medical plan contribution

Dental

Vision

Aflac

Paid time off

Free meals

Job summary

Happy Siesta Health Care Center in Remsen, IA is seeking a Dietary Assistant to assist the cook with meal preparation and sanitation. You will help ensure meals are produced safely, on time, and maintain clean work areas.

Weekend packages are offered and premium wages start at $14.25 per hour. Ideal candidates will be at least 16, able to read and follow instructions, and have a caring approach for residents and families.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to read and follow instructions.
• Prior experience in a food service environment is desired.
• Prior experience in a long-term care environment is preferred but not necessary.
• Ability to be compassionate and patient when working with residents and their family members.
• Must have knowledge of elementary math.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned equipment and work areas.
• Replenishes food supply in the kitchen from storerooms and freezers.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties including: clearing tables and trays; washing dishes, cleaning pots and pans, placing items in storage until needed again.
• Monitor and records each resident's consumption of meals and drinks.
• Arrange and load meals onto trays and deliver them to residents’ rooms and the dining room.
• Advises supervisor when supplies are low.
• Read and understand MSDS for all supplies and use according to directions.
• Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
• Assists residents that need help eating.
• Assists cook or manager with preparing meals.

Skills

Reading instructions

Compassionate and patient

Math proficiency

Job description

Dietary Assistant

Happy Siesta

423 Roosevelt Street Remsen Iowa, 51050

Premium wages starting at $14.25 an hour, years of experience will be honored! Weekend packages are offered.

Major Benefits Include

• Matched 401k Plan
• Company contribution of up to 72% of major medical plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Aflac
• PTO
• Free meals and much more!

Position Summary:

Responsible for assisting the cook with regular tasks of producing quality food products at the proper temperatures and on time. Responsible for the regular care, cleaning and sanitation of equipment and work areas. Follow established policies and procedures of the dietary department.

Education / Licensure / Registration / Certification Requirements:

• Must be at least 16 years of age
• Must have the ability to read and follow instructions
• Prior experience in a food service environment is desired
• Prior experience in a long-term care environment is preferred but not necessary
• Must have the ability to be compassionate and patient when working with residents and their family members
• Must have knowledge of elementary math

General Job Functions:

• Cleans and sanitizes assigned equipment and work areas
• Replenishes food supply in the kitchen from storerooms and freezers
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties including: clearing tables and trays; washing dishes, cleaning pots and pans, placing items in storage until needed again
• Monitor and records each residents consumption of meals and drinks
• Arrange and load meals onto trays and delivers them to resident’s room and the dining room
• Advises supervisor when supplies are low
• Read and understand Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all supplies and use according to directions
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, dietary cardex and procedure manuals.
  Setting up the dining room and serving residents
• Assists residents that need help eating their meals
• Assists cook or manager with preparing meals

Physical Demands:

• Frequently required to lift and/or move 25 pounds
• Occasional lift and/or move 25 to 40 pounds
• Infrequently required to lift and/or move over 50 pounds
• Frequently required to carry up to 25 pounds and occasionally carry up to 50 pounds
• Frequently require to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell
• Frequently required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions and fumes or airborne particles.
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; extreme heat and risk of electrical shock
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and vibration
• Noise level is usually loud
• Substantial exposure to sharp-edged utensils and containers
• Frequent work interruptions

Please be aware this is a job summary, not an all inclusive listing of the tasks and duties for this position.

Core Values:

Through these values, you will find a path to understating how to succeed in our organization. The values are standards and expectations for each person to follow and be held to:

Trust: We strive to grow relationships built on the foundation of trust.

• Team members and Supervisors : must trust in the organization and its leaders that they will be put into situations that aligned with the culture of Happy Siesta. Our frontline should trust that their supervisor will provide them with guidance, tools, and avenues of success. Team members and leaders should have a trusting relationship where feedback, respect, and honesty are welcome. Supervisors must trust that the people they have in place will follow through on their job.
• Co-Workers : You must trust each other and have confidence that your co-workers will follow the values and embrace the culture of Happy Siesta.
• Resident and Families : Our residents and families entrust our organization to provide the care they are in need of. It is our responsibility to build their trust and relationship with the people we serve through accurate, responsive, and honest care.

Teamwork: Every department, every shift, and every level of Happy Siesta works together for the betterment of our residents and the organization. True teamwork requires people who are willing to focus on tasks and goals as a group. All team members should feel comfortable asking for other’s assistance and all should be willing to give it when asked.

Leadership: Every team member at every level must embrace a leadership role. Leadership ensures that our values are communicated, embraced, and modeled by our people. Our culture should embrace education, feedback and guidance.

Service: We exist to add value to our residents’ lives. Our culture should embody compassion, empathy and responsiveness. Our responsibility to the people we care for extends beyond procedures and policies and tasks. It is through genuine and meaningful relationships we build a culture and an organization that exceeds expectations. Our goal, every day, is to provide an experience that leaves our residents, families, co-workers, and partners with a sense that we really care about our people.

Quality: We strive to deliver the best outcomes for each of our residents while complying with the regulations that govern long-term care. We are dedicated in providing the highest level of quality, resident satisfaction, staff satisfaction, and regulatory compliance.

Safety: Resident and staff safety are paramount. Leadership must provide the proper systems, policies and support to ensure our residents are cared for in a safe manner. Our team members must be committed to following the systems and policies to ensure they have done everything in their power to ensure safety. Safety depends on people communicating and taking action on safety concerns.

Fun: We enjoy our vocation and bring smiles to those we serve and work with.