Dishwasher / Dietary Aide

Position SummaryThe primary purpose of your job position is to clean dishes, glassware, silverware, pots and pans by hand or machines and to provide assistance in all dietary/food services functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrativeWork with the facility's manager or director as necessary and implement recommended changes are requiredEnsure that all dietary/food services procedures are followed in accordance with established policiesPerform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., submit to the Director of Food ServicesCoordinate dietary/food services with other departments as necessaryOthers as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directedPersonnel FunctionsDevelop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food services can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residentsCreate and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the departmentReport any occupational exposure to the Manager of Food Services and/or the DirectorAttend departmental and staff meetings as directed or calledStaff DevelopmentParticipate and assist in department studies and projects as directedAttend an participate in in-service educational classes, on-the-job training programs, etc., as scheduled or directedAttend and participate in annual OSHA in-service training programs for hazardous communication, TB management, and blood borne pathogens standardDietary ServiceOperate dishwasher in a satisfactory mannerTake tray carts to each floor and returns trays in a timely fashionPerform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next mealAssist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basisServe food in accordance with established portion control proceduresAssist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and proceduresKeep work areas cleanSet up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructedServe food in dining room to residents as instructed in a courteous mannerSafety and Sanitation and Equipment FunctionsFollow safety regulations and precautions at all timesFollow established Infection Control and Universal precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasksReport all hazardous conditions/equipment immediately to the Manager of the Food Services department and/or DirectorAssist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all timesFollows established fire safety and emergency proceduresDispose of food and waste in accordance with established policiesReport missing/illegible labels of MSDSs to the Manager of the Food Services department and/or DirectorEquipment and Supply FunctionsChecks condition of equipment and requisitions maintenance and repair or replacementAssist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessaryMiscellaneousAssist in serving food for special meals, for parties, etcOther reasonable duties as assigned