Dietary Aide

QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

Ability to perform essential function satisfactorily

Previous cooking experience

Ability to prepare food that is nutritionally balanced, attractive and delicious

Complete orientation required by company policy

Complete health screening and TB test within two weeks of employment

Ability to pass mandatory drug test upon hire

Ability to pass a criminal background check

Become familiar with and comply to all local, state, and federal regulations relating to the job

Must have a current Food Handler's Permit

Be willing to work holidays and weekends

Be flexible and willing to cover shifts for other employees, shift work will be required

Ability to perform duties in a timely fashion, and within the prescribed sequences and schedules

Ability to perform assigned tasks with a minimum of supervision and develop awareness for and a willingness to perform other tasks, as needed, without supervision

Ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices

Experience working with geriatric patients is preferred

DUTIES INCLUDE:

Ensure safety precautions, life safety and infection control policies and procedures are followed

Prepare food as assigned and assist cook as needed, assuring food is handled and stored using proper procedures

Gain knowledge of diets and menus

Serve meals, clear the main dining room and wipe tables

Wash dishes and equipment and thoroughly clean work area

Make sure tray preparation follows prescribed menus and resident likes and dislikes are honored when possible

Prepare and distribute snacks to the nursing department as needed

Stock store room and bring stock out as needed

Take out trash; sweep and mop floors in main dining room, kitchen, and pantry; wipe pantry shelves; scrub baseboards and walls as needed; clean appliances, equipment, freezers, etc; always leave kitchen clean and orderly

Invite and arrange for families to eat with their related resident periodically

Clean and sanitize all carts, wash and put away dishes, and take out garbage and recycling

Show courtesy and respect to other employees, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies, the general public, etc.

Abide by drug and alcohol policy

Maintain good personal hygiene and dress and groom appropriately, this includes wearing a hair net

Report on time as scheduled and follow all company policies and procedures

Attend staff meetings and in-service sessions

Become thoroughly familiar with emergency procedures

Follow all established safety precautions when operating equipment, and report hazardous and defective equipment or conditions to your supervisor

Cooperate with other departments and be courteous and respectful in dealing with them at all times

Participate in and respond professionally to surveys (inspections) conducted by government agencies

Respect all resident rights, including the confidentiality of resident care information

Report immediately to the Administrator and to the proper legal authorities if you have reason to believe a resident has been physically, emotionally, or sexually abused or been a victim of theft of their personal property

Ensure that food preparation and service is in accordance with accepted state and administrative policies and within budgetary allowances

Follow all established safety procedures and precautions when operating equipment, and report hazardous and defective equipment or conditions to your supervisor

Full-time position.$14.00 - $16.00 per hour, depending on experience. Benefits include: 401(k) and matching, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, and vision insurance.To apply for this position, submit a COMPANY application to Job Service.The required application is available in TRAY 16 at Glendive Job S rvice. An electronic copy of the application materials are available, to have them emailed to you please send a request to GlendiveJSC@mt.gov or call 406-377-3314 ext 0.