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$10 - $15 an hour

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8 hour shift

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Paid weekly

MILLCREEK MANOR is looking for dependable, hard working and senior loving individuals to join our family! If you have Cooking or dietary serving experience with seniors and love what you do, please apply!

Job Description

I. TITLE OF JOB: Dietary Aide

II. REPORTS TO: Dietary Manager

III. NAME OF COMMUNITY:

IV. QUALIFICATION STANDARDS

A. EDUCATION

It is preferred that the dietary aide have a high school diploma

B. EXPERIENCE

It is preferred that the dietary aide has a minimum of one to three years experience in a related position

C. General Job Summary

The Dietary Aide performs various designated work and cleaning routines within the dietary department.
V. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES May function in any of the following positions: tray line, dining room server, dietary helper or dish room

• Responsible for cleanliness of work area
• Assist in loading carts and serving meals
• Follow safety codes while performing all duties
• Follow defined infection control procedures
• Dining room setup and cleanup
• Wash and store dishes
• Provide assistance to the dietary aide in the preparation and service of meals

VI. FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB

• ESSENTIAL

The following job functions have been determined to be essential of this position. Management reserves the right to modify this list and other functions as deemed necessary.

• Performs all duties in relation to preparation and distribution of food. Ensures food is served in accordance with dietary requirements of residents.
• Sets up trays for meals served in resident’s rooms
• Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee, toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping, cleaning countertops, sinks, removes garbage as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies and report observations.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precaution policies when performing daily tasks.
• Wear protective clothing and devices when performing tasks that involve the handling of infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Report accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately in all situations.
• Participate in on-going educational programs related to the job.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident information and community business.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment, etc.
• Assume the responsibility and accountability of this position.
• Perform assigned tasks in accordance with community policies and procedures as instructed by supervisor.
• Notify supervisor of pending absence or tardiness within the time frame described in the personnel handbook.
• Establish and encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth, and interest in residents’ activity preferences and needs.
• Follow established smoking regulations and report violations.
• Perform emergency procedures such as Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

B. OTHER DUTIES

In addition to the essential job functions described above, the following job functions are important to the proper fulfillment of duties:

1. Assist in establishing a foodservice production line, etc. to assure that

meals are prepared on time.

• Assist in and/or direct scheduled cleaning duties.
• Participate in and assist with departmental studies and projects assigned.
• Report complaints and grievances to supervisor within three working days.

VII. EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, MACHINES AND/OR TOOLS USED

The following is a list of the principal equipment, materials, machines, tools, etc., used by the employee.

Dietary aiding utensils

Mixer

Thermometer

Food Processor

Stove

Blender

Oven

Copy machine

Calculator

Printer

Computer

Telephone and fax

Reference books and materials

Miscellaneous office equipment and supplies

Miscellaneous kitchen equipment and supplies

VIII. PHYSICAL STRENGTH REQUIRED

Stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day. Frequently reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various foodstuffs, dietary supplies and equipment. Visual acuity and color discrimination for examining dietary aide and stored foods. Taste and smell discrimination in determining nutritional quality and palatability of foods. Ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens and ranges, dishwashing machines, and at steam tables. Must be capable of lifting 25 pounds.
IX. ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
Because the essential functions of the job of the dietary aide often require exposure to bodily functions and infectious waste, diseases, odors and other situations associated with health care, including but not limited to exposure to AIDS, HIV and Hepatitis B viruses involving Risk Classification Categories 2 and 3, environmental and safety conditions will fluctuate. To be qualified for the position of dietary aide, an applicant/employee will have the ability to work in an environment conducive to caring for residents without posing a substantial safety or health threat to self or others.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• Assisted Living

Work Location: In person

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Shift:

• Afternoon shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Work setting:

• Assisted living facility

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29223: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

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