Dietary Aide II

Description
Position Purpose

The primary purpose of this position is to prepare and serve meals to meet residents’ nutritional needs; to assist residents with meal set-up; and to properly sanitize after meal service.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Policies and Procedures

Maintain confidentiality of residents and potential residents, resident family members, coworkers, and Immanuel Living.
Understand and support the philosophy, policies, and standards of Immanuel Living and the Nutrition Services Department.
Maintain quality of resident care, including compliance with Facility and Nutrition Services.
Department policies and procedures, and State and Federal guidelines.
Follow facility and department policies and procedures.

Position Duties

Possess a high degree of personal cleanliness and hygiene.
Assist in serving of meals and loading of food carts.
Assist in preparation of various desserts, salads, peeling vegetables, etc.
Assist in washing dishes, pots and pans, while following good cleaning procedures.
Assist in dining area set-up and tray assembly.
Assist residents with meal set-up, including buttering bread, cutting meat, etc.
Perform cleaning duties in kitchen and dining rooms, on equipment, dishwashing area, etc.
Deliver food and snack carts to various areas within the building.
Assist with food and supply receiving and storage, as assigned.
Obtain food and supplies from storeroom, as needed.
Able and willing to work all positions with department, excluding cook and management.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Documentation and Communication

Communicate with supervisor and participate in training and/or meetings that help facilitate departmental communication process.
Communicate with others in a considerate manner.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

Function effectively as a team member.
Maintain understanding, patience, and tact in dealing with residents, resident families, and coworkers.
Maintain good working relationships with other staff.
Ensure maintenance of a safe living and working environment for residents and staff.
Maintain regular work attendance and follow established work schedule but maintain flexibility. Days and hours of shifts are rotated accordingly; weekends may rotate as needed.
Attend and participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or required. Attend staff and departmental meetings, as directed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Language

Read, write, and speak basic English
Read and comprehend basic instructions and present information to others
Read, interpret, and write routine reports and correspondence

Mathematical

Basic counting skills

Add, subtract, multiply, and divide simple numbers

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense and understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Specialized Office Equipment

Operate multi-line phone to place, receive or transfer calls, or to retrieve voice mail messages.

Specialized Kitchen Equipment

Utilize, in a safe manner, kitchen equipment, such as knives, blenders, food choppers, slicers, and heating equipment.

Other Required Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities

Ability to effectively work and communicate with a wide range of individuals from all socio-economic groups, including geriatric residents and people with special needs.
Ability to read, interpret, and implement documents, such as governmental regulations, rules, and procedure manuals.
Ability to work with minimal supervision and effectively manage workflow.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints from residents and/or employees.

Professional Licenses or Certifications Required by Law, Rule, or Regulation for Performing this Position

Completion of Serve Safe™ program upon entry into this position.