Dietary Aide

Company: Grand Emerald Place
Location: South Bend
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Grand Emerald Place - Position Summary: Serves food to residents, following established sanitation, safety, and dietary procedures. -
Experience & Qualifications: --- High school diploma or equivalent; minimum of 1 year of previous experience in volume and modified diet preparation; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. --- Previous experience in long-term care or hospital setting preferred--- Must be state-approved in food handling and preparation. --- Great communication skills to interact with various customers in conversations and writing--- Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness --- Follows policies and procedures; completes tasks correctly and on time --- Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events --- Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time--- Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly--- Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; Accepts responsibility for own actions

Essential Job Functions: --- Complies with state and federal sanitation and applicable standards--- Monitors food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct residents--- Maintains awareness of special dietary or nutritional requirements of specific residents--- Examines trays to ensure that they contain the required items--- Places food servings on plates and trays according to order or instructions--- Loads trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments--- Removes trays and stacks dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished --- Inspects supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards--- Maintains awareness of proper food preparation techniques, operation of kitchen equipment, safety procedures, sanitation, etc. to ensure quality standards and service--- Cleans and sterilizes pots, pans, dishes, utensils, and other cooking equipment --- Attends in-service and company meetings as required --- Maintains infection control standards by using universal precautions --- Assists families and other visitors as needed --- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned

Keywords: Grand Emerald Place, South Bend , Dietary Aide, Other , South Bend, Indiana