DIETARY AIDE I
Washes dishes, cleans dining room, sets tables, serves residents, and assists
kitchen personnel.
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ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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DESCRIPTION
- Supports and models individual behavior consistent with the mission, vision and values of Pioneer Medical Center.
- Demonstrates commitment to customer service by:
- Building effective working relationships and treating others with respect.
- Interacting with customers (patients/residents, co-workers, visitors) in a warm and friendly way.
- Taking immediate action to meet customers’ needs or requests.
- Demonstrates and encourages an ethic of open and effective communication and teamwork throughout the organization.
- Adheres to Pioneer Medical Center’s Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
- Operates dish machine and assists in washing pots and pans in 3 compartment sink to clean and sanitize dishes.
- Records and monitors proper temperature of dish machine and proper concentration of sanitizer solution.
- Properly stores all dishes.
- Completes training to become a Certified Feeding Assistant and helps feed residents.
- Prepares dining area for meal service and ensures dining area is properly cleaned after meals.
- Keeps working environment clean and in sanitary condition.
- Performs stocking and cleaning duties as assigned.
- May assist with checking in and putting away deliveries.
- Assists in training new dietary personnel.
- Assists other dietary personnel as needed.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Ability to successfully function in a fast paced, service oriented environment.
- Ability to recognize how they can help others to meet the department’s efficiency needs.
- Ability to read and write.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Lift a maximum of 50 lbs with frequent lifting/carrying up to 15 lbs.
- Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, crouching, reaching, talking and hearing.
- Occasional sitting, pushing and pulling.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read and write.
- Good personal hygiene.
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WORKING CONDITIONS
- Environmental exposure to weather, extreme heat, extreme cold, noise, dust, vapors, fumes and odors.
- May be required to work weekends and holidays.