Dietary Assistant FT

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Work with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

• Ensure that all food procedures are followed under established policies.

• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

• Agree not to disclose the assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility information and promptly report any suspected or known unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information.

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.

• Log off computer workstations per established facility policy.

• Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.

• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc., as directed.

• Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.).

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

• Serve food under established portion control procedures.

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, under established policies and procedures.

• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

• Sweep and mop floors as directed.

• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to the wash area.

• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

• Wash and clean utensils as directed.

• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.

• Assist cook in preparing meals.

• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

• Obtain food supplies for the next meal.

• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

• Serve food in the dining room as instructed.

• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal.

• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take them to the dishwashing area.

• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

• Prepare food, etc., under sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.

• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.

• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.

• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.

• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.

• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.

• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

• Dispose of food and waste under established policies.

• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

• Report missing/illegible labels or SDSs to your supervisor.

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information. Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information.

• Knock before entering a resident’s room.

• Report complaints to the Director of Food Services.

• Make only authorized food substitutions.

• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.