Job Description

East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is looking for Dietary Aide(s) for the following part time shifts:

6am-2pm

2pm-8pm*

WEEKENDS AND HOLIDAYS ARE A MUST!

Duties and Responsibilities:

Work with the facility's Food Service Director and Dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
Staff Development:

Attend and participate in in-service training programs as required.
Dietary Service:

Prepare meal trays that are palatable and appetizing in appearance. Assist in serving meals as directed. Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures. Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. Sweep and mop floors as directed. Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area. Return clean utensils to proper storage areas. Wash and clean utensils as directed. Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc. Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed. Assist cook in preparing meals.. Obtain food supplies for next meal. Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. Serve food in dining room as instructed. Perform dishwashing/pot washing/cleaning duties following established policies and procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal. Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area. Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
Safety and Sanitation:

Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as with our established policies and procedures. Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times. Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks. Wear Hat or hairnet at all times while in kitchen Wear disposable gloves as per policy and procedure. Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur. Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.. Follow instructions on SDS and report missing/illegible labels and/or SDSs to your supervisor.
Equipment and Supply Functions:

Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.
Resident Rights:

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent residents care information. Knock before entering a resident's room. Review complaints to the Supervisor and/ or Director of Food Services.
Miscellaneous:

Make only authorized food substitutions. Assist in food preparation for special programs as needed...
Team Dynamics:

Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish goals and objectives. Creates a work atmosphere that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility and teamwork amongst peers and staff.
Safety and Sanitation:

Follow all established safety policies and procedures when performing job duties and operating equipment. Report equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the supervisor as soon as possible. Report all unsafe/hazardous conditions to the supervisor immediately.
Customer Service:

Maintains an adequate liaison with families, residents. Demonstrates awareness, respect and concern for internal customers (coworkers) and external customers (i.e. patients, residents, families, physicians, referral sources)
Residents' Rights:

Maintains CONFIDENTIALITY of all resident care information to assure resident rights are protected. Assures that the resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints, are followed.
Attendance:

Observes rules, policies and regulations with regard to attendance, punctuality, appearance and professional attitude as established by the facility. Employee must wear designated uniform and footwear while on duty.
Miscellaneous:

Conforms to the HIPAA Compliance Program and applicable facility policies for patient privacy.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.40 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:

Food Service: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person