Dietary Assistant

4 weeks ago


Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States The Alden Network Full time
The Alden Network is seeking a skilled Dietary Aide to join our team. As a Dietary Aide, you will be responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed, in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and facility policies.

Responsibilities:

* Assist in preparation and serve meals per schedule.
* Maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of work areas in a clean, sanitary, and orderly fashion.
* Recommend to the supervisor the equipment and supply needs of the department.
* Review menu extensions prior to preparation of foods.
* Assist in arranging diet cards, serving meals, and loading trays on cart.
* Deliver food carts to designated areas.
* Remove food trays/carts from dining rooms and take to dish washing area.
* Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
* Prepare and serve foods that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
* Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
* Prepare food for therapeutic diets in accordance with planned menu extensions.
* Prepare food in accordance with standardized recipes and special diet orders.
* Prepare food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
* Report all accidents/incidents to the supervisor.
* Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the supervisor immediately.
* Assist in maintaining all food and supply storage areas in a clean and orderly manner at all times.
* Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
* Assist in receiving and storing of incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.
* Attend staff meetings, and in-services etc. as scheduled.

Requirements:

* High school education or equivalent.
* One (1) year dietary experience in a hospital, skilled nursing facility, or other related medical facility preferred (but not necessary).
* Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
* Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
* Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
* Must possess the ability and willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel.
* Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.
* Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
* Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
* Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the resident, personnel, and support agencies.
* Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
* Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
* May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday.
* Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
* Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
* Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
* Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
* Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the resident, personnel, and support agencies.
* Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
* Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
* May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the workday.
* Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability.
* Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.


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