Dietary Aide
Company: Bear Mountain at Reading
Location: Reading
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
Bear Mountain at Reading - Dietary Aides
Bear Mountain at Reading, a skilled nursing facility in Reading MA,
is currently seeking Dietary Aides.
The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for
the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager
and/or Cook. Duties include but are not limited to:
Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils,
supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of
meals.
Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary
Department policies and procedures.
Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as
scheduled.
Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving
meals.
Setting up the dining room and serving residents.
Wash and store dishes.
Prepare meals and beverages using specific procedures
Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation and quality
Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and
prevent food spoilage
Label and date all opened stock, assure items are closed
appropriately
Do not store any personal items in any refrigerator, freezers or
food storage areas.
Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food
Set up and clean any assigned dining areas using appropriate
procedures
Wash dishes and/or utensils and store according to acceptable
standards of practice
Ensure compliance with all sanitation
Participate in menu planning as applicable
Follow Hospitality protocols by treating all residents and families
as guests.
Qualifications:
The Dietary Aid will be a high school graduate or have a GED.
Previous healthcare dietary service experience is preferred.
Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet
orders, tray cards, and work assignments. This position will show a
willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent
interruptions. Numerical ability is necessary for recipe
preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals,
as well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are
required for various work routines such as preparing food items,
serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment
and cleaning work area. The Dietary Aide will be able and willing
to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation and
must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family
members.
Keywords: Bear Mountain at Reading, Somerville , Dietary Aide, Other , Reading, Massachusetts
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