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Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide

Harbourwood Post-Acute and RehabClearwater, FL
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Harbourwood Post-Acute and Rehab -

Job Summary

This position works to help prepare food for patients in assisted living / skilled nursing. A dietary aide will help plan weekly meals, prepare, and chop ingredients. Additionally, a dietary aide will keep food preparation areas sanitized and orderly. Individuals working in this position generally beginning working in food service as a cook prep-cook.

Essential Functions

  • Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization
  • Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use.
  • Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility.
  • Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times.
  • Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal.
  • Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times.
  • Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events.
  • Monitor stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering.
  • Assist Food Service Director in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients.

Non-Essential Functions

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • Professional Requirements

  • Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.
  • Complete annual education requirements.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
  • Report to work on time and as scheduled.
  • Wear identification while on duty.
  • Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
  • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
  • Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices.
  • Communicate the mission, ethics, and goals of the organization.

    • Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

    Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

    • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.
  • Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
  • Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
  • Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
  • Must have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, families, and visitors.
  • Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Must be flexible to work varied schedule based on special events, emergencies, programs, and trips.

    • Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions

  • Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions.
  • Pushing and pulling heavy objects.
  • Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry.
  • Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and / or fingers, talking and / or hearing, and seeing.

    • Benefits : Paid Time Off (PTO)

    Health and Dental Insurance

    401(k) Retirement Plan

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    Dietary Aide • Clearwater, FL