Food & Nutrition Dietary Aide

Jackson County Memorial Hospital Authority; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking a Dietary Aide for a per-diem day shift in Oklahoma. The role involves dishwashing, serving, cleaning dining and kitchen areas, and assisting with meal service for residents under supervision.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, pass a dietary test, and hold a food handler’s permit. Strong attendance, punctuality, and basic English communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Must pass Dietary Ability Test with 80% or greater.
• Obtain a current or temporary Food Handler’s Permit.
• Demonstrated attendance and punctuality in prior roles.
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Fill sinks and dishwasher.
• Clear resident tables.
• Temp dishwasher and document temp log.
• Wash dishes and pans and put away.
• Take out the trash.
• Spot sweep the dining rooms.
• Fill resident beverages by 11:50 a.m.
• End-of-shift: fill Coke machine, buss tables, clean dish room, set tables, sweep and mop all kitchen areas.

Skills

Organizational skills

Punctual attendance

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Dietary Ability Test (80%+)

Food Handler’s Permit

Job description

Job Type: Per-diem

Shift: Day; 7:00 a - 7:00 p

Demonstrates Competency in the Following Areas:

The following job responsibilities will need to be completed by 11:15 a.m. each day.

• Fill sinks and dishwasher.
• Clear resident tables.
• Temp Dishwasher and document temp log.
• Wash dishes and pans and put away.
• Take out the trash.
• Spot sweep the dining rooms.

The following job responsibility will need to be completed by 11:50 a.m. each day.

• Fill resident beverages

The following Job responsibilities will need to be completed by end of shift.

• Fill Coke Machine.
• Collect any dishes from kitchen/wash and put away (document temp).
• Help during serving when needed.
• Buss tables after residents leave.
• Wash dishes and pans (document temp).
• Clean counter tops in dish room.
• Take out the trash in dish room and food prep room.
• Set tables for dinner.
• Make sure dining room carpet is clean.
• Sweep and mop all kitchen areas, bathroom, storage areas and tiles by the refrigerator in the dining room.

Requirements

Professional Requirements:

• Meets dress code standards, appearance is neat and clean.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Wear Identification badge.
• Attends department meetings/in-services. Attends 75%
• Gives timely and proper notification of intended absences when sick and taking benefit pay. Maintains attendance, punctual at the start of work shift and adheres to departmental lunch and break periods.
• Observes departmental policies regarding infection and safety. This includes all food safety rules.
• Strives to maintain a good rapport and appropriate interdepartmental relationship with other departments. Participates in creating a positive work environment for everyone.
• Ability to organize and coordinate daily workload.
• Follows administrative and departmental directives supportively and effectively. Channels suggestions and questions through proper chains of command. (Supervisor, Coordinator, then Administrator)

Education/Regulatory Requirements & Experience:

• High school diploma or its equivalent preferred.
• Prior foodservice and/or nutrition related field experience preferred.
• Must pass the Dietary Ability Test with 80% or greater as given by the Human Resources Department.
• Obtain a current or temporary Food Handler’s Permit offered by the Jackson County Health Department.
• Demonstrated through prior work experience, the characteristics of steady attendance and punctuality preferred.

Language Skills:

• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Skills:

• Must be able to perform functions and duties of this position.
• Vision and hearing is essential.

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Physical Demands:

• Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lighted areas. Physical stamina is needed to be able to lift, carry, stand, bend, squat, drawl, reach, kneel, pull & twist using good body mechanics for sustained periods of time.
• Must demonstrate good health and energy and the ability to think and act independently in routine emergency situations.
• Must be able to stand heat while working around the dish washing machine, and changes in temperature when going in and out of the refrigerator, deep freezer area or out of doors.

PHYSICAL JOB REQUIREMENTS

Position: Dietary Aide Status:

Department: Tamarack Type: Heavy

Completed By: Long Term Care Administrator Date: 2/2/07

• Standing/Walking
• Sitting
• Twisting
• Lifting/Carrying
• Pushing/Pulling
• Climbing (ascending/descending ladders/stairs)
• Bending/Stooping
• Using arm muscles frequently or for extended periods
• Using leg muscles frequently or for extended periods
• Using back muscles frequently or for extended periods
• Potential for wound care or invasive procedures

How often are these weights lifted or carried?

• 2 – 10 Pounds
• 11 – 20 Pounds
• 21 – 30 Pounds
• 31 – 40 Pounds
• 41 – 50 Pounds
• 50 Pounds or more

Does the job require?

• Working in hot, cold or wet surroundings
• Working outdoors
• Working with or near chemicals
• Working near radiation sources
• Working near fumes
• Working with hazardous waste materials
• Operating vehicles or machinery
• Using hand tools or power tools
• Wearing protective clothing and equipment