Dietary Aide

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The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the
Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In absence
of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.

Duties

Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies
and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.

Meet scheduled meal and snack times.

Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary
Department Policy and Procedures.

Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.

Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.

Setting up the dining room and serving the residents.

Wash and store dishes.

Must be able to lift up to 50lbs

Follow established reporting procedures for supplies and equipment
needs.

Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring
replacement or repair. Report any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
Report any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other
vermin.

Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.

Understand facilitys fire and disaster plans; follow established
procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

Follow facility Infection Control policy.

. Ensure that all residents are treated fairly, and with kindness,
dignity and respect.

Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Dietary
Manager.

Maintains compliance with all HIPAA regulations.

Ability to accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.

Ability to assume accountability for all data contained in the employees
handbook.

Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.

Maintains the highest standards of sanitation and safe work environment.