Part-Time Evening Dietary Aide

Hours: Non-Exempt. Works a maximum of forty (40) hours per week, as assigned by their manager.

Reports To: Dietary Manager

Travel: None

Job Summary: Serves meals or beverages in the dining room according to tray card provided. Assist cooks as needed with preparing trays or meals.

Work Environment: Works in well lighted well-ventilated work area. Subject to falls, strains, burns heat and cold. Subject to handling contaminated articles.

Essential Functions:

• Wash and sort dishes.
• Serves meals or beverages in the dining room according to tray card provided. Assist cooks as needed with preparing trays or meals.
• Set up tables in dining room for meals and keeping them clean after meals.
• Operate dishwasher, toasters and microwave.
• Follow established policies and procedures of the Dietary Department.
• Maintain kitchen area in a clean, safe and sanitary manner.
• Other functions may be required or directed by your manager. Work under the supervision of Cook and dietary manager.
• Put away supplies and groceries as scheduled.
• Must anticipate 180° water in all faucets in kitchen.
• Must observe and follow all safety rules when using equipment: use of potholders; cutting and slicing foods; use of mixer.
• Must use ladder for items higher than eye level.
• Must know location of fire extinguisher and how to use.
• Follow proper lifting procedures and body mechanics.
• Observe residents carefully and report changes in condition or other information to the Charge Nurse.

Skills and Abilities:

• Sensitivity to the needs and feelings of the residents and families.
• Ability to work congenially with others, willingness to help others and flexible.
• Respect confidentiality with information.
• Good health with emotional and mental maturity.
• Respect for human life and individuality (feelings and opinions which differ from those of the other staff.)
• Patience, gentleness, concern and sincerity.
• Positive attitude, encouragement, optimism, hopefulness and realism.
• Accountability, especially for one’s own actions.
• Warmth and friendliness.
• Integrity, tact and diplomacy in contact with residents, family and co-workers.
• Ability to accept supervision and responsibility.
• Neat and well groomed.
• Economical and careful with property and supplies.
• Good observational skills to observe changes in residents physical and mental condition.
• Rest calmly and efficiently in new or stressful situations.
• Follow duty and work assignments.

Physical Demands:

• Stands, stoops, lifts heavy items, bends, pushes, pulls and walks short distances during the day.
• Exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity.
• Exposure to dust, fumes and gases.

Qualifications:

• Education/Other-
• Must be 15 years of age or older.
• Must be able to read, write and follow oral and written instructions, document tasks completed.
• Personal-
• Must be able to follow directions given by Cook and Manager.

Benefits ~ Paid Time Off, Shift Differentials, Pension match, Health & Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Referral Bonus, Sign on Bonus, Scholarships and other benefits