Dietary Assistant

1 month ago

Ankeny, Iowa, United States Bridges at Ankeny Full time
Dietary Aide Job Summary

Dietary Aides play a vital role in ensuring the health and well-being of our residents by assisting in the preparation and serving of meals and snacks. This position requires a team player who is able to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment and maintain a high level of sanitation and cleanliness.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and serve beverages according to recipes
  • Perform food preparation, covering, storage, and labeling tasks as assigned
  • Arrange tray and table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray cards
  • Serve meals to residents in accordance with established schedules, dietary procedures, and resident rights/quality of life principles
  • Deliver nourishments and supplements to the nurse station for distribution to specific residents
  • Assist in maintaining dry storage areas and handling the unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed
  • Avoid waste of food items and dietary supplies
  • Clear tables and remove dishes, trays, and utensils from the dining room to the dishwashing area
  • Scrape, empty soiled dishes, dispose of waste, properly load dish machine, and operate automated dishwashing solution dispensing systems
  • Record wash and rinse temperatures as requested
  • Unload dish machine and sort clean dishes
  • Wash and sanitize cooking equipment and utensils by hand as necessary
  • Maintain sanitation and cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, utensils, counters, and preparation and storage areas as directed and according to established schedules, and facility and departmental policies for routine cleaning
  • Bag and dispose of garbage according to established procedures
  • Deliver soiled tablecloths and dietary linens to laundry
  • Report and document resident changes in consumption or behaviors appropriately
  • Actively participate in QAPI (Quality Assurance Process Improvement) program, taking a proactive approach to quality care and services on a continuous basis with engagement of residents, family members, and staff
  • Demonstrate high standards of excellence for meeting resident needs
  • Communicate effectively, establish rapport, and maintain relationships with residents
  • Meet requirements of regular attendance to perform job duties
  • Have fun in creating a positive atmosphere for residents in conjunction with our Core Values
  • Follow instructions and complete daily assignments as assigned and be proactive to change
  • Possess understanding and compassion for the elderly population
  • Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
  • Education and Experience: High School Diploma or equivalency (preferred)
  • License/Certifications: CPR Certification (preferred)
  • Additional Responsibilities:
  • Fulltime
  • Dayshift
  • Continuing Educational Requirement: Required to complete annual 12-hour in-service training programs (as well as supplemental online education)
  • Physical Activity Requirements:
  • Lifting: Lift objects up to 50 lbs. while preparing foods in the kitchen. Push/pull requirements of 40 lbs. are common
  • Carrying: Carry various food items up to 15 lbs.
  • Other physical requirements: Frequently be called upon for twisting, bending, crawling, squatting, kneeling, and crouching. Must be able to be mobile in all kitchen areas, carry trays, and do transport to resident areas

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