Dietary Aide

Job Address:

8700 Moran RD Cincinnati, OH 45244

 

Openings for Dietary Aide at Forest Hills Healthcare Center located in Cincinnati, OH.

PURPOSE/BELIEF STATEMENT:

The position of Dietary Aide exists to provide routine support in the Culinary Department.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve food from tray line or steam table according to diet and preferences.
• Set up tray or plate for food service.
• Ensure menu accuracy for each resident’s meal.
• Ensure meal is complete and presentable.
• Transport the carts to the nursing stations in a timely matter.
• Collect and return dishes when meal is completed.
• Monitor for resident’s personal affects and give to supervisor so that items may be returned.
• Ensure sanitization of plateware, silverware, glassware, and all cooking utensils according to procedure.
• Complete any and all assigned cleaning tasks.
• Clean pots, pans, and utensils.
• Remove trash, sweep, and mop floors.
• Breakdown and clean steam-tables after tray line service or set up steam-tables prior to tray line service.
• Assist in salad, dessert, snack, and nourishment preparation and delivery.
• Clean resident dining areas.
• Deliver late meals or resident menu alterations to nursing stations.
• Assist nursing staff in meal delivery.
• Assist cooks and preparatory cooks in other areas as needed.
• Create a clean, comfortable, and safe environment and ensure that the highest quality of culinary care is delivered.
• Ensure that residents’ food service needs are met in a timely, accurate, and compassionate manner.
• Maintain and work within established departmental, center, and corporate policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
• Attend and participate in scheduled training, educational classes, and orientation programs to maintain and enhance quality of care.
• Perform other related activities as assigned or requested.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduate or G. E. D. equivalent
• Compassionate and enthusiastic personality