Dietary Aide-2

McAllen Transitional Care Center

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Essential Functions and Responsibilities


* Ensure the CAPLICO Core Values and Code of Conduct are adhered to at all times.


* Ensure compliance with Resident Rights policy at all times.


* Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.


* Assume the authority, responsibility and accountability of Dietary Aide.


* Assist Dietary Cook with preparing meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.


* Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis in accordance with established portion control procedures.


* Report any perceived change in a resident's daily eating habits or eating routine to the Wellness department.


* Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations and established policies and procedures.


* Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.


* Perform daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures, including but not limited to: cleaning work tables, meat blocks, kitchen equipment, refrigerators/freezers, storerooms, sweep and mop floors, wash, clean and store utensils as directed.


* 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.


* Set up meal trays, food carts, and dining room as instructed.


* Distribute and collect menus as necessary.


* Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.


* Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.


* Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.


* Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.


* Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as needed.


* Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.


* Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.


* Attend and participate in mandatory training, inservices, and staff meetings.


* Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the Executive Director or Supervisor.

Supervisory Responsibility


* None

Work Environment


* Works in well-lit/ventilated areas.

Atmosphere is warm for cooking.


* Moves intermittently during working hours.


* Is subject to frequent interruptions.


* Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.


* Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel, and visitors.


* Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.


* Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).


* Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipm...