Dietary Aide

Full Time: Tuesday – Saturday | 630 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Job Summary:

This position represents Trinity Woods by providing quality customer service to members in the Health Center Households by providing accurate and efficient food service by preparing meals, snacks, and beverages following specified procedures.

Maintains attitudes and behaviors that demonstrate and uphold the Mission Statement of Trinity Woods (TW), supports the TW core values and shows an understanding of TW’s person-centered philosophy. 

Job Requirements:

1. High school graduate or equivalent or currently attending high school preferred.
2. Minimum of one year’s experience in food service preferred.
3. Current Tulsa County Food Handler’s Card.
4. Ability to work with minimal supervision.
5. Exceptional communication, customer service, and people skills.
6. Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time.

Responsibilities:

Consistently demonstrates the following essential functions:

1. Prepares meal plates and trays, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are always followed
2. Prepares meals to order as needed
3. Verifies proper recording of food temperatures, refrigerated equipment, dish machine, and sanitizer in appropriate logs
4. Ensures the sanitary cleaning of serving area and dishware
5. Restocks food and supplies as designated by supervisor
6. Interacts positively with and provides support to other staff
7. Rotates to other dining areas as needed

Performance and Professionalism

Maintains professional presence when representing Trinity Woods; exhibits degree of professionalism consistent with standards in performance, behavior, and appearance.

a.Always maintains confidentiality and privacy according to policies and procedures; uses discretion when discussing confidential matters.

b.Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior with members, families, co-workers, subordinates, supervisors, and other department staff.

c.Maintains positive working relationships with management and co-workers; willingly follows directions and requests as appropriate.

d.Exhibits professional standards through appearance and demeanor.

e.Demonstrates thorough knowledge of work assignments and performs in a manner to meet quality and timeliness objectives.

f.Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of policies and procedures; seeks clarification or interpretation from the appropriate supervisor when needed.

g.Uses tactful, diplomatic communication techniques in all relations with others.

Professional Development

Demonstrates professional development/skills competency in all activities.

1. Participates in in-service, projects, or committees as assigned.
2. Maintains all certifications necessary for employment.
3. Demonstrates flexibility, open-mindedness, and versatility in adjusting to changing environments and requirements as necessary.
4. Commits to continually improving his/her skills through participation in educational opportunities whether offered on the job, within or outside of the community, to increase knowledge of work-related issues.
5. Maintains a current knowledge of federal, state, and other regulations applicable to job.

Safety and Security

Complies with Trinity Woods' established safety rules and practices.

1. Complies with applicable safety policies and procedures as prescribed by the organization, as well as government regulations.
2. Reports any potential safety hazard(s) immediately to the supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
3. Reports any injury of a member, visitor, or employee immediately to supervisor or other appropriate personnel