Position Summary
The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. Prepares and delivers food and trays, washed dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards. The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Degree level*/Area: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Ability successfully complete training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
Certificates: None
Licenses: None
Computer software ( please specify ): ability to become proficient in using computer and computer software, as needed, including but not limited to: E-mail, Mealtracker, work processing programs including Microsoft Word, spreadsheet software - Excel
Machine operation ( please specify ) Special training: please refer to dietary manual
Copier, fax, calculator, computer & o ther office equipment; all standard Kitchen equipment from industrial ovens to utensils
Other : ( please specify ): Scientific training ( please specify )
knowledge of departments a nd functions; must be fluent in English reading, writing, and speaking
Mental Demands and Other
Mental demands and other factors important to successful performance of job tasks? (Mental demands are not only learned mental skills, but also conditions that call for mental discipline) ( check all that apply )
Working Environment
The work is performed in a well-lit and well-ventilated facility on varying shifts with a wide variety of people with differing functions, personalities and abilities. The noise level is usually moderately quiet, except for when operating equipment. Exposed to physical and emotional disabilities of the aged, which may include combative residents. Exposed to odors. Must be on constant alert for possible injuries to patients. Must be able to work around food and/or cleaning products. Exposures to infectious diseases are possible. Employees who are immune-suppressed should be aware of the potential hazards.
Physical Specifications
Job Demand | Check If apply | Percent of time | Other Job Information Frequent – Occasional – Rarely, to perform… |
Standing/Walking | X | 98% | All the time, except on breaks |
Sitting | X | 2% |
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Lifting | X | 25% | Frequently – to lift trays with dinner/drinks – max wt. of 10lbs |
Carrying | X | 10% | Frequently – to lift trays with dinner/drinks – max wt. of 10lbs |
Pushing | X | 10% | To push food steam table – max wt. of 30lbs |
Pulling | X | 10% | To push food steam table – max wt. of 30lbs |
Climbing | X | 2% |
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Balancing | X | 1% | While delivering trays, etc. |
Stooping | X | 2% |
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Kneeling | X |
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Crouching | X | 5% |
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Crawling | X |
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Reaching | X | 7% |
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Handling | X | 8% |
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Twisting | X | 20% |
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Exposure Specifications
Job Demand | Check if apply | Job Demand | Check if apply |
Organic solvents |
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Dangerous, moving machinery | X | Solitary Work |
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Toxic conditions |
| Work at rapid pace | X at times |
Poor ventilation | X | OTHER: during meal time it is noisy |
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Temperature Variance From _20_ to _90_ degrees Fahrenheit | X |
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Audio/Visual
Job Demand | Check if apply | Job Demand | Check if apply |
Sight | X | Color Vision | X |
Near Vision | X | Far Vision | X |
Depth Perception | X | Peripheral Vision | X |
Speaking | X | Hearing | X |
Ability to adjust focus | X |
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Other:
Issue | Check if apply | Describe |
Access to CONFIDENTIAL information | X |
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Access/handle Company funds | X |
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Ability to communicate fluently in English | X | To communicate w/ residents, coworkers, client, read SDS, etc. |
DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of duties and/or responsibilities. Management has the exclusive right to alter the shift or scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.
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