Dietary Aide - Server - Assisted Living

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide - Server assists with food preparation, food service, and general duties of the dietary department.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
• Responsible for delivering meals to resident rooms or tables and setting up meal trays in accordance with dietary orders and tray cards.
• Ensures residents are served proper diet and food preferences in a timely manner.
• Keeps the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining room clean and sanitary at all times, including work areas and floors.
• Cleans utensils, dishes, and pots and pans by operating the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes.
• Ensures dishwasher is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of dishwasher. Properly stores pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Ensures proper storage, rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with State and local guidelines and Prestige policy. Discards outdated food.
• Partners with dietary staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature. Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed. Reports faulty equipment immediately.
• Follows facility fire safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical practices and promptly reports any unsafe conditions.
• Greets residents, visitors, and staff courteously and in a manner that respects dignity, meets confidentiality standards, and promotes resident and staff rights.
• Resets the dining room for the next meal and ensures supplies are available for upcoming meals.
• Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Company Wide Responsibilities

• Demonstrates Core Values of Respect, Integrity, Commitment, and Trust.
• Supports a dignified and caring atmosphere with residents, residents' families, visitors, and staff.
• Protects privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to residents, team members, the department/center/community, and company information and records.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.

Qualifications And Experience

• Must have Food Handler Permit as required by the State.
• EDUCATION: Some High School education preferred.