About the role
Description
POSITION SUMMARY
- To provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established federal, state, and local dietary regulations, policies, and procedures.
- ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Assist in the preparation and service of food.
- Know and use portion control procedures.
- Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning.
- Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, including gathering soiled items and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
- Assist in checking all trays/plates for completion while ensuring accuracy of menu and diet preferences.
- Ensure proper storage of foods; ensure that all food storage, preparation, and distribution areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged.
- Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
- Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents to the activities and food service director and/or administration.
- Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and employee safety while performing all duties and responsibilities.
- Maintain resident and patient confidentiality.
- Know and comply with residents' rights rules.
- Treat residents, patients, visitors, and coworkers with kindness, dignity, and respect at all times.
- Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings, and education courses as instructed to further improve knowledge and skills.
- Promote teamwork; encourage others to work to the best of their ability; assist with training of new coworkers if needed.
- Have a positive attitude; be willing to accept change; follow facility rules, regulations, and job assignments; accept corrective criticism professionally, perform well with minimum supervision; cooperate with supervisor(s) and exhibit respect at all times; speak well of the job and the hospital.
- Limit absences, tardiness, and frequent schedule change requests; provide timely absence requests; take allotted breaks; be flexible and willing to come in when needed.
- Follow company dress code.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS
- Educational requirements: Completion of elementary education or otherwise show ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Must be at least 16 years of age.
- Must be able to speak and understand English.
- No experience required.
- PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Must be able to stand four or more consecutive hours per shift.
- Must be able to walk four or more consecutive hours per shift.
- Must be able to reach four or more consecutive hours per shift.
- Must be able to bend four or more consecutive hours per shift.
- Must be able to grasp four or more consecutive hours per shift.
- Must have hand coordination four or more consecutive hours per shift.
- Must be able to push & pull four or more consecutive hours per shift.
- Must be able to distinguish smells, tastes, and temperatures.
- Must be able to remain calm under stress.