Dietary Associate - Rivertown

PACE Southeast Michigan; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

PACE Southeast Michigan is seeking a Dietary Associate to join our dietary team. You will assist with food preparation, service of meals and nutrition supplements, and maintain sanitation standards under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian and Center Manager.

The ideal candidate will have a High School diploma or GED, current ServSafe Certification, CPR card, and at least one year of experience serving frail or elderly populations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification is required.
• Current CPR card is required.
• One year of experience with frail or elderly population is required.
• Knowledge of therapeutic diet parameters.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation and serving meals, snacks, beverages, and nutrition supplements with proper portions and sanitation.
• Prepare meals according to diet orders and ensure timely service.
• Wash, sanitize, and store dishes and adaptive feeding equipment.
• Receive and store food and supplies with proper labeling.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions to the RD.
• Follow safety, infection control, and chemical handling policies.
• Follow CMS policies and facility procedures; keep environment clean and safe.
• Take daily attendance and prepare tray tickets.
• Attend trainings and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the RD and Center Manager.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

ServSafe Certification

CPR Certification

Therapeutic diets knowledge

Experience with frail/elderly

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Outlook

MS Word

Job description

SUMMARY:The Dietary Associate at PACE Southeast Michigan performs routine functions in the dietary department including food preparation, food service, cleaning and other duties assigned under the direction of the Registered Dietitian and Day Health Center Manager.SPECIFIC DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS:Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, beverages and nutrition supplements using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.Prepares meals in accordance to diet orders and ensures participants are served the appropriate meal in a timely manner.Washes, sanitizes and stores dishes and adaptive feeding equipment.Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies. Ensures proper labeling of food placed into storage.Ensures that equipment is maintained. Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Registered Dietitian.Follows fire safety, infection control practices and hazardous chemical practices, and uses cleaners and other hazardous materials in accordance with facility policy.Follow Federal and State regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.Follows cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled. Maintains a clean and safe work environment.Takes daily attendance and prepares tray tickets.Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings.Performs all other duties assigned under the direction of the Registered Dietitian and Center Manager.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:High School diploma or GED required.Current ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification with the American National Standards Institution (ANSI) required.Current CPR card required.Long term care or hospital food service experience.Knowledge of basic computer skills (MS Outlook and MS Word) required.Must have one (1) year of experience working with a frail or elderly population.Knowledge of therapeutic diets parameters.Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships.Shows respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers.Ability to problem solve and interpret instructions.Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact.Must meet a standardized set of competencies (approved by CMS) before working independently.Ability to stand for extended periods of time.Ability to read and speak English.Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry 25 pounds, and push/pull up to 50 pounds.