EDGEWOOD SUMMIT
Position Description
POSITION TITLE: Dietary Aide DEPARTMENT: Dining Services IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Dietary Manager STATUS: Non-Exempt Minimum Qualifications
Educational Requirements and Experience: High school diploma or equivalent, but not necessary Must be able to read and write Follow instructions with a positive attitude Experience a plus, but not necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Able to provide dining service to elderly that meet or exceed hospitality and service standards. Ability to effectively communicate with Residents, guests, employees and supervisors. Able to work on Holidays and for pre-planned special events.
Position Summary Provide food and tray delivery to the assisted living and/or skilled care center, carrying out the "Living in Style" program. Responsible for set-up and cleaning of dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards. Responsible for timely meal delivery and plate preparation.
Primary Responsibilities Provide dining service to Residents, guests and family members as needed. Prepare trays and serve food according to menus and following therapeutic diet orders. Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards. Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules. Responsible for keeping work areas clean and maintaining sanitary conditions. Attend all in-services as required. Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures. Actively incorporate Pinnacle Standards into everyday performance. Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands: How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?
Amount of Time Under 1/3 to Over None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Stand/Walk/Sit/Use hands to finger, handle, or feel Reach with hands and arms Climb or balance Stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl Talk or hear Taste or smell
Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how much and how often?
Amount of Time Under 1/3 to Over None 1/3 2/3 2/3 Up to 10 pounds Up to 25 pounds Up to 50 pounds Up to 100 pounds More than 100 pounds
Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply.
Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more) Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors) Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point) Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and spatial relationships) Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus) No special vision requirements
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other work related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management. The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the need prevails. This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.