Dietary and Food Aide

Summary

Assists in the food preparation and serving of meals to individuals receiving services, maintains and cleans the kitchen and dining area, and provides assistance in a manner that supports the personal dignity of the individuals.

Essential Job Functions

• Learns standard dietary practices and skills through active on-the-job training under more experienced staff.
• Prepares all menu items using established departmental policies and procedures.
• Affirms presentation and preparation of all menu items adhere to established standards, procedures and policies.
• Develops and maintains adequate food/supplies, orders as required.
• Maintains appearance of all equipment and serving utensils.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen area on an ongoing basis.
• Reports any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents to supervisor.
• Adheres to policy requiring the timely reporting of individual receiving services and/or employee injuries evidenced by his/her attendance at orientation and annual mandatory education programs.
• Understands, complies with, and promotes all rules regarding individuals' rights.
• Promotes independence, choice, and empowerment of individuals receiving services and treats individuals with dignity and respect.
• Performs other related duties and activities as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None required.

Minimum Knowledge And Skills Required By The Job

• Education And Experience: High School diploma or equivalent.
• Certificates, Licenses, And Registrations: None required.
• Other Skills And Abilities: N/A
• Other Requirements: N/A

Physical Requirements

Medium Work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized health care.

We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. We provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face. We've made this our mission for more than 50 years. And today, our 40,000 team members continue to innovate and enhance care for the 50,000 individuals we serve all over the U.S.

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.