Job description
Purpose:To provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established federal, state and local dietary regulations, policies and procedures.
Essential Functions:
Job Functions:
- Assist in the preparation, service and delivery of meals and snacks.
- Know and use portion control procedures when preparing and serving meals.
- Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties including work areas, tables, appliances and floors.
- Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning including gathering soiled items from carts, trays and dining areas and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
- Assist in distributing and collecting menus and checking all trays for completeness and accuracy of menu and diet preferences before distribution to residents.
- Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established Standards Precautions and sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Maintain resident’s confidentiality; treat residents with kindness, dignity and respect.
- Know and comply with Residents’ Rights rules.
- Review and promptly report to Food Service Director all resident complaints and grievances.
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood and body fluids.
- Any other tasks, assignments, projects or requests as deemed by management.
- Ensure proper storage of raw and leftover foods; obtain food supplies for next meals.
- Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to the food Service Director and/or the Executive Director.
- Assist the community’s Food Service Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required ensuring that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Must read, write, speak and understand English.
- Patience, tact, enthusiasm and positive attitude toward the elderly.
- Must have upper body strength adequate to bend, lift, shift, move, and/or assist in moving articles of more than twenty-five pounds.
- Must be able to squat, reach and stretch without distress. Must be able to tolerate extended periods walking, standing.
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