Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription
Countryside Health Care of Milford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated dietary aide to join our team.
Purpose:
The primary purpose of a dietary aide is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Work with the facility's Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
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Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
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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.
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Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
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Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
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Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
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Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
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Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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Clean work tables. meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
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Sweep and mop floors as directed.
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Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
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Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
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Wash and clean utensils as directed.
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Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies. etc.
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Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
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Assist cook in preparing meals.
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Obtain food supplies for next meal.
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Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
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Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
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Serve food in dining room as instructed.
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Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
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Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
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Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
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Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
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Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
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Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
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Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
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Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
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Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
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Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
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Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
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Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
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Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.
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Others duties as assigned
Schedule:
Part time hourly
Full time hourly
Per diem
Evening Shift
Weekends
Salary:
$17.50 - $24.00 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked.
Benefits:
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
403B
PTO
Employee Discounts
Requirements
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Dietary experience in a long term care facility is desirable but not required (on the job training provided)
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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills