Shorewood
Job Description JOB SUMMARY • To provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed, in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies. QUALIFICATIONS: • High school education or equivalent., • One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary)., • Must be able to follow oral and written instructions., • Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner., • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public., • Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel., • Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday., • Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position., • Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met., • Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the resident, personnel, and support agencies., • Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability., • Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility., • May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday., • Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability., • Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Assure that all Dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies., • Work with the supervisor/designee as necessary to implement procedures and recommended changes as required., • Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of work areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly fashion., • Recommend to the supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department., • Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods., • Assist in preparation and serve meals per schedule., • Return clean utensils to proper storage areas., • Wash and clean dishes and utensils as directed., • Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc., • Assist in arranging diet cards, serving meals, and loading trays on cart., • Deliver food carts to designated areas., • Remove food trays/carts from dining rooms and take to dish washing area., • Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed., • Prepare and serve foods that are palatable and appetizing in appearance., • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures., • Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu extensions. (As appropriate)., • Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders., • Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations., • Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor., • Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the supervisor immediately., • Assists in maintaining all food and supply storage areas in a clean and orderly manner at all times., • Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies., • Assists in receiving and storing of incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary., • Attend staff meetings, and in-services etc. as scheduled., • Perform other related duties as assigned.