DINING SERVICES AIDE

Position Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to follow directions. Willing to do simple repetitive tasks.
• Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, and be tolerant of residents, patients, visitors, families, peers, subordinates, supervisor, and outside contacts.

Responsibilities

• Follow oral and written directions
• Ability to set up trays & tables, serve trays to residents
• Ability to serve in the dining room
• Ability to clean trays and tables in the dining room
• Ability to pour and cover beverages
• Ability to assist in preparing and covering food
• Ability to maintain a clean work area
• Ability to assist in the proper care and use of kitchen equipment
• Ability to attend in-service training programs for food service employees
• Ability to observe and follow infection control procedures related to the Dietary Department
• Ability to follow Resident’s Rights policies at all time
• Ability to follow facility safety program
• Ability to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality
• Ability to accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner
• Ability to assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbook
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more
• Ability to perform other related duties as directed by the Cook or Supervisor

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to stand for long periods. Must be able to tolerate frequent walking. Ability to lift, bend, reach, and push/pull loads required. Must be able to tolerate rapid fluctuations in workload.