Dining Services Aides

• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures
• Observes proper food handling techniques. Ensures proper setup of food for tray line and/or dining rooms
• Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from clients area
• Sets up trays for meals/works tray line position
• Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils from carts through dishwasher
• Assists in the serving of food
• Prepares snacks and beverages from between-meal service to patients
• Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to customer areas
• Washes pots, pans and other equipment as necessary
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas
• Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment
• Performs other tasks as assigned by the Food Service Director
• Participates in all in-services and activities as required
• Maintains the confidentiality of all protected health information whether electronic, written, or oral exposed to either during the course of assigned duties or as a result of an incidental disclosure

• Previous experience in a nursing care facility or other previous service experience preferred
• Must possess a ServSafe Food Handler Certificate or will obtain within 30 days after employment
• Knowledge of state and federal laws pertaining to long-term care dietary requirements
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctuality
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Ability to work independently
• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, residents, families, and visitors.

Union position with great benefits