Dietary Aide  

Starting Rate: $15.60/hr. ($15.60 - $17.23 per hour, dependent upon experience)

Shift: Part-Time (7am-3pm), (5pm-830pm) 2days a week, every other weekend

BENEFITS: 

Weekly Paychecks Health, Dental, Life Insurance Referral Bonus Retirement/401k 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Provides and maintains a high standard of food service, sanitary and safety condition for patients, residents, visitors and employees as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Serves meals that are timely, palatable, and appetizing in appearance and are in accordance with established portion control procedures and therapeutic diets.

·         Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures to include but not limited to work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, sweep/mop floors as directed, carry soiled utensils/dishes to work areas, wash and clean utensils as directed, empty trash containers into dumpsters, clean cans and replace trash can liners

·         Keeps work area dry and free of hazards and sanitizes dining room table and chairs

·         Operates dish machine using proper sanitizing and safety techniques. Racks, rinses and feeds dishes into dish machine

·         Washes pots and pans as per facility policies and procedures

·         Places groceries, meats and supply items in appropriate storage areas as directed

·         Transfers food trucks from dietary department to assigned areas in a safe and timely manner.

·         Utilizes and maintains all equipment appropriately, i.e.: dish machine, coffee urn, refrigerators, mixers, blender, and toaster.

·         Prepares and portions food items such as desserts, salads, juices, coffee, and nourishments

·         Assists in inventory and proper storing of foods, supplies, etc. as directed

·         Provides cleaning and busing of tables in dining rooms as instructed, in a courteous manner.

·         Makes efforts to ensure that residents’ needs and preferences are accommodated, i.e.: alternate menus offered, special request nourishments/snacks provided upon request, etc.

·         Follows all safety regulations, food safety regulations and facilities policies and procedures

·         Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to shift supervisor

·         Accurately take and record temperatures of food, beverages and equipment as directed by the Food Service Director, Assistant Food Service Director and/or Dietary Supervisor every meal

·         Demonstrates knowledge of and implements Universal Precautions and all Infection Control protocol

·         Washes hand between resident contacts as appropriate

·         Handle linen and disposes of waste properly

·         Demonstrates ability to care for residents in isolation precautions

 ·         Ability to work independently, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude

·         Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner

·         Knowledge of environmental services

·         Ability to understand and follow routine oral and written instructions

·         Excellent time management skills

·         Flexibility with work schedule including ability to work evenings and weekends as required.

·         Ability to work independently as well as in conjunction with other staff members and members of the team.

ABOUT US:
Absolut Care is part of the Living Legends Portfolio which includes The McGuire Group, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.  We’re proud to be a family of high-quality health care providers that also includes Absolut Care, Taconic Health Care and VestraCare.