Biddeford, Maine
Dietary Aide - Full Time Job Opening in Biddeford, Maine - Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment that values respect, joy, innovation, and collaboration? If so, St Andre may be the place for you.
St Andre Healthcare is a Long Term and Skilled care facility that takes a Person-Centered approach to care. As a member of the Dining Services team, the dietary aide assists in the preparation, delivery, and breakdown of resident dining service.
We are currently seeking an individual with a flexible schedule willing to work days, evenings, and every other weekend.
PRIMARY POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/ instructed, in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
Contribute to the philosophy and goals of the organization (i.e., positive and respectful attitude).
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: ·
Prepare and/or assemble food for regular or special diets, deliver trays, food, and food-related products·
Clean work areas, walls, floors, benches, tables, shelves, assembly line, refrigerators, food carts, and cabinets·
Check unit kitchens and rotate stock, clean floor refrigerators, and record temperature in temperature book when assigned·
Monitor temperatures of products in work area·
Return all tools and equipment to proper storage areas·
Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis·
Assist cook in preparing meals, if requested by Dietary Management·
Assist in checking diet trays before distribution·
Deliver food carts, trays, etc, to designated areas·
Remove food trays from carts, dining room, etc, and take to dishwashing area· Perform dishwashing/ cleaning procedures·
Serve food in dining room as instructed·
Prepare and deliver snacks, etc, as instructed·
Clean and sanitize all dishes as required, according to procedures·
Maintain and monitor dishwashing equipment·
Record correct temperatures on QA forms, according to department specs and report any malfunctions to supervisors·
Fill pot sinks with hot water and use proper chemicals·
Change water as required to ensure proper cleaning and rinsing procedures·
Return all pots, pans, and utensils to proper storage areas·
Responsible for disposal of all trash and waste accumulated in food service areas·
Transport accumulated trash to designated area·
Wash trash barrels using proper cleaning solutions at the end of shift·
Transport dirty mop heads to laundry and return with clean replacements·
Report all accidents and incidents you observe to your supervisor·
Record all food and/or equipment temperatures on QA sheets according to policy·
Follow work assignments, and/or work schedules in completing and performing your assigned tasks·
Perform all assigned tasks in accordance with our established policies and procedures, and as instructed by your supervisor·
Notify your supervisor when you will be late or absent from work, according to our established policies and procedures·
Cooperate with inter-departmental personnel, as well as other facility personnel to assure that dietary services can be adequately maintained to meet the needs of the residents·
Meet with your shift?s supervisor, on a regularly scheduled basis, to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas, and/or the improvement of services·
Wash hands upon arriving for shift and when changing tasks·
Wear proper uniform of white collared shirt with black slacks, hairnet, and apron·
Wear gloves according to policy;
Wear proper hair covering while in the kitchen·
Aprons are to be changed according to tasks·
Assure that the proper chemical is in use for specific task·
Return cleaning equipment and chemicals to their proper storage location when not in use·
All food and equipment temperatures are to be logged according to procedure and reported to supervisor when out of range·
Clean and sanitize work surfaces regularly and between tasks·
Attend and participate in scheduled training and educational classes·
Attend and participate in scheduled orientation programs and activities·
Serve on, participate in and attend various committees of the facility as required and appointed by the Director of Nutrition and Dining Services.·
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Dependability, reliability, Comfort level with and enjoyment of serving the senior population. Experience preferred, but willing to train the right to lift up to 35# & ability to work on your feet for the entire shift.
Benefits:
We are an EOE and inclusive organization. We encourage all to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
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