Dietary Aid
$31,533–$33,280 year
On-siteGrand Junction, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance while ensuring portion control and timely distribution. Assist in daily cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, washing utensils, and maintaining work areas free of hazardous equipment. Work with the facility's dietitian to implement recommended changes and distribute and collect menus as necessary. Obtain food supplies, check diet trays before distribution, and assist the cook in preparing meals. Communicate with medical and nursing staff, and participate in continuing educational programs. Works beyond normal duty hours, weekends, and during emergency conditions; subject to call-backs and exposure to infectious waste and hazardous chemicals. High School Diploma or GED required; kitchen and cleaning experience preferred.
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must pass background check
- Must pass drug test
- Must be able to work beyond normal duty hours
- Must be able to work on weekends
- Must be available for other positions temporarily when necessary
- Must be available for call-back during emergency conditions
- Must be able to communicate with medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors
- Must be able to work in well-lighted/ventilated areas
- Must be able to move intermittently during working hours
- Must be able to handle frequent interruptions
- Must be able to interact with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel
- Must be able to handle hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members
- Must be able to work with medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors
- Must be able to handle exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses
- Must be able to handle exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Must be able to handle exposure to dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants
- Must be able to handle sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator
- Must be able to handle heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area
- Must be able to handle injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors
- Must be able to make only authorized food substitutions
- Must be able to assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties
Desired Qualifications
- Kitchen Experience
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