Dietary Aide - FT

Job Requirements

WHO WE ARE: Edgewater Haven is located in a park-like setting in view of the Wisconsin River in Port Edwards, WI. Edgewater Haven provides 5-star, quality care in a clean and comfortable home-like setting. Our long-term caring staff is dedicated to your loved one’s outcomes! We believe in the power of one person to make a difference in patient care. Join the ranks of our rapidly growing team of healthcare professionals, and become that difference!

OUR MISSION: Our interdisciplinary team works with each individual, his or her family and physician, to provide an effective plan of care to reach personal goals and highest potentials. We strive to provide for the mind, body, and spirit, while holding in the highest regard the rights and dignity of each individual. Edgewater Haven is rated 5-Stars on Medicare.gov.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for safe and sanitary handling of food, equipment and supplies in the kitchen area.
• Follow the modified menu when preparing/portioning foods and serving on the tray line.
• Prepare portions of salads and desserts, as well as butter the bread and rolls and place in bags.
• Set up supplement and extras for each meal.
• Prepare between-meal snack.
• Assist cooks in preparing simpler foods for cooking or service, such as vegetables, fruits, and sandwiches.
• Prepare dining room for meals.
• Aid in setting up the tray line area.
• Aid in serving residents’ trays at meal time and adhere to mealtime schedule.
• Heat special items in microwave oven.
• Clean up work area, as well as clear and wipe off dining room tables and trays after each meal.
• Operate the dishwashing machine to ensure thorough cleaning of dishware and utensils.
• Know and practice the Safety policies of the County. Perform all job tasks in a safe and prescribed manner.

Other Job Duties

• Assist washing pots and pans.
• Maintain sanitary conditions by thoroughly cleaning work area and equipment in the dietary department.

Qualifications

• Basic everyday living skills are needed, as is the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and spell correctly for writing on diet cards and must be able to follow oral and written directions.
• Some previous kitchen experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality.