Dietary Aide

NHC HealthCare is seeking a Full-Time Dietary Aid that will be a strong asset to our team.

General Purpose:
Performs various duties associated with the production and service of patient meals.
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Directory of Dietary / Dietary Manager / Assistant Dietary Manager / Cook
QUALIFICATIONS:


* Must have a sincere interest in foodservice and enjoy working with geriatric and other healthcare patients.


* Must have, or be willing to learn, food preparation, and simple cooking skills.


* Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, therapeutic and modified diet information to use in preparing and serving patient trays.


* Must have knowledge of, or be willing to learn, correct sanitation procedures and use these on a daily basis.


* Must be willing to perform repetitive tasks daily.


* Must possess and use excellent customer service and communication skills.


* Must be able to follow oral and/or written instructions.


* Must be able to speak and understand English.

May be required to have reading skills.


* Must be able to read and/or understand labels on chemicals and MSDS sheets and be able to use these products safely and correctly.


* Must be in good mental and physical condition.


* Must work cooperatively and productively with all partners in Dietary and in all departments following established policies of the center.


* Must be willing to fulfill the responsibilities of the position, must be at work on time and during scheduled shift.


* May be required to have or obtain a Food Handlers Certificate or Sanitation Course, as required by state regulations.


* Must be able to work under supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:


* Must be able to be on feet standing or walking most of the working day and must be able to bend, stoop, squat, and twist numerous times daily.


* Must be able to lift 50-60 pounds, sweep and mop floors, and push/pull carts.

Must be able to climb on safety ladders to perform cleaning, storage, or other duties.


* Must be able to carry out fine motor skills and manual dexterity requirements.


* Must possess mental acuity high enough to adequately perform job requirements.


* Must be able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual requests from patients as well as communicate with staff.


* Must be able to handle and use all food service equipment of standard height and design used in food preparation, service, and cleanliness.


* Must be able to taste and smell foods to determine quality and palatability.


* Must be able to withstand changes of extreme temperatures while working around ranges in kitchens or entering walk-in freezer, etc.

In dishroom, must be able to work in a noisy room with a warm, moist, and odorous atmosphere.


* Must be alert and work safely and cautiously to avoid cuts and burns while working with kitchen equipment and to avoid falls while working on or near wet and slippery floor...