Dietary service aide job description

Martha and Mary has been caring for children, seniors and families in Greater Kitsap for 125 years. Offering exceptional care that feels like family, we provide a wide continuum of care services for life's transitions, including skilled nursing, home care, care management and long term care, plus affordable senior housing options and outstanding early learning programs for children. As a non-profit, faith-based organization, we are keenly dedicated to delivering high quality, compassionate care requiring highly capable employees with warm hearts. Whether you are just beginning your career or looking to enhance your skill set, by joining our mission of caring you can expect to make a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Update and maintain tray card information.
• Print and distribute menus.
• Print and organize tray cards.
• Visit residents to gather info on food preferences and assist residents with menu selections as needed.
• Communicate to the Registered Dietitian (RD), as indicated, regarding any changes in residents’ nutritional status, diet tolerance, intake, etc.
• Screen new admissions, document MDS/low-risk residents’ quarterly reviews; review/update care plans as indicated, initiate nutritional interventions and monitor tolerances, etc., per protocol guidelines and under the supervision of the RD.
• Update resident profile cards/tray cards/menus according to current diet order and changes in food preferences.
• Provide training as needed in service and policy.
• Comply with and ensure departmental compliance to state and federal guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory background and reference checks. Our organization follows WA Proclamation 21.14.1 which requires all employees working in the Health Care Setting be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are exempt for medical and religious reasons.

Martha & Mary is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Service Dietary Aide - Pool(2231864) Description The Nutrition Services Aide assists in preparing therapeutic and modified diets for patients as well as preparing meals for employees, visitors and special functions. The Nutrition Services Aide assists in maintaining inventory, serviceware and sanitary conditions within the department.
SERVICE DIETARY AIDE - POOL
ENCOMPASS HEALTH REHABILITATION HOSPITAL OF CUMMING
CUMMING, GA.

Qualifications License or Certification:
- Food handlers permit (if required by state or county regulations)
Total Education, Vocational Training and Experience:
- Training in food preparation for therapeutic diets, recent institutional cooking experience and special function cooking experience desirable. Knowledge of food safety guidelines preferred
Machines, Equipment Used:
- General office equipment, mixer, ovens, steamer, microwave, toaster, blender, steam tables, fryer, food processor, scales, dish washer
Physical Requirements:
- Good visual acuity and ability to communicate.
- Ability to lift, push, pull and retrieve approximately 100% of the time.
- Ability to safely lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
- Ability to safely push/pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds on wheels, with assistance, if necessary. The push/pull weight will be based on a loaded maximum weight of 300 pounds per cart.
- Ability to demonstrate safe retrieval skills from above the head to floor level with objects up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking.
- Ability to reach, stoop, bend, kneel, and crouch are required for patient care functions and in setting up and monitoring equipment.
Compliance:
- Adheres to the company's Standards of Business Conduct.
- Maintains current licensure and/or certifications, if applicable.
Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to speak, read, write, and communicate effectively.
- Ability to coordinate, analyze, observe, make decisions, and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner.
- Ability to work independently without supervision.
Environmental Conditions:
- Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure.
- Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required.
- Handicapped accessible.
- Wet surfaces and sharp objects and high noise levels possible
- Hot and cold temperatures extremes
- May work under stressful circumstances at times.
Proficiency or Productivity Standards:
- Meets established attendance standards.
- Adheres to hospital/department dress code including wearing ID badge.
- May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines.
- May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts.
- Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e., before, during or after a disaster.
- May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor. Primary Location: Georgia-Cumming-CummingJob: Environmental/Food ServicesEmployee Status: Regular

This position provides various nutrition services related functions according to professional standards and Logan Health policies and procedures. As applicable to assigned area(s), this position performs preparation and delivery of food, barista, dishwashing, etc.
Qualifications:


+ Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions and established procedures required.


+ Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care or food service preferred.


+ Possess basic computer skills required.


+ Must be self-motivated, able to perform job duties without direct supervision, and able to work alone, as well as part of a team.


+ Preferred qualifications as applicable to assigned area(s):


+ ServSafe certification or Food Handlers certification.


+ Possess knowledge of food preparation and presentation.


+ Previous Barista experience.


+ Possess excellent customer service skills.


+ Previous experience understanding and following recipes.


+ Additional Logan Health training and/or certifications may be required as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented, a self-starter, possess critical thinking skills and be able to set priorities and function as part of a team as well as independently.


+ Commitment to working in a team environment and maintaining confidentiality as needed.


+ Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with various audiences.


+ Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy.


+ Possess and maintain computer skills to include working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other software as needed.


Job Specific Duties:


+ Practices appropriate safety and sanitation measures in the completion of all duties as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ Keeps work area clean and organized as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ Provides excellent customer service as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ Exhibits competency in the operation, assembling, and setting up of equipment in accordance with sanitation standards as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ Maintains and keeps stocked service areas per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ Accurately follows recipes, production sheets, and provides daily prep as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ Accurately records food and equipment temperatures per department protocol and as applicable to assigned area(s).


+ As applicable to assigned area(s): Performs patient host duties to include; obtains patient meal selections; provides compassionate service, produces and/or delivers meal trays, etc. per department protocol.


+ The above essential functions are representative of major duties of positions in this job classification. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based upon departmental needs. Other duties may be assigned similar to the above consistent with knowledge, skills and abilities required for the job. Not all of the duties may be assigned to a position.


Maintains regular and consistent attendance as scheduled by department leadership.


Shift:


Variable (United States of America)


Schedule Details:


Please know schedules and shifts are subject to change based on patient care and department/organizational needs.


Schedule:


Logan Health operates 24 hours per day, seven days per week. Schedules are set to accommodate the requirements of the position and the needs of the organization and may be adjusted as needed.


Notice of Pre-Employment Screening Requirements


If you receive a job offer, please note all offers are contingent upon passing a pre-employment screening, which includes:


+ Criminal background check


+ Reference checks


+ Drug Screening


+ Health and Immunizations Screening


+ Physical Demand Review/Screening


Equal Opportunity Employer


Logan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA/M-F/Vet/Disability). We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on protected veteran status, race, color, gender, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. If you require accommodation to complete the application, testing or interview process, please notify Human Resources.