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Part-Time AM Dietary Aide HCC

Pruitthealth Corporation, Austell, GA, United States


Part-Time AM Dietary Aide HCC (2604997)
Part-Time AM Dietary Aide HCC - 2604997

Description
Job Purpose
Assists with food preparation in accordance with established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. Follows facility procedures for storing, serving, transporting food and supplies. Responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and proper maintenance of equipment.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with food preparation, storage, serving and transport, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment.

Assist cook in preparing meals, desserts and/or snacks for patients/residents.

Use proper food handling processes, procedures and policies.

Deliver trays to patients/residents on halls.

Deliver and serve meals to patients/residents in dining area, including food and beverages.

Prepare between‑meal nourishments (e.g., sandwiches) and serve in accordance with procedural guidelines.

Offer menu substitutions and record them in accordance with procedural guidelines.

Follow procedures for serving partner meals.

Communicate well with patients/residents/clients and family members, providing a warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude; respond to expressed concerns professionally.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Clean tables in the dining area after each meal.

Clean work area at end of shift and after meals, including sweeping and mopping.

Remove garbage from kitchen areas and hose out garbage containers.

Comply with infection control policies in the work area.

Scrape dishes, wash dishes, pots and pans.

Record freezer and walk‑in refrigerator temperatures in accordance with established procedures.

Check stock as needed and store in an appropriate manner according to facility guidelines.

Store cleaning material appropriately.

Set up tray line and perform tray line service.

Properly store leftovers/ opened food.

Make coffee/tea as requested.

Clean kitchen equipment such as carts, tables, counters, ice machine, buckets, blender, mixer, meat slicer, freezer, refrigerator, stove, steamer, garbage disposal, dish machine, coffee/tea maker, steam table, etc.

Operate the coffee & tea maker, dish machine, garbage disposal, mixer, blender, meat slicer, and steamer.

Use serving equipment (ladle, spoon, scoops, etc.).

Check and record water temperature (dishwasher, pat and pan sink, etc.).

Check dishwasher with sanitizer strips.

Check chemical levels and replace if needed.

Participate in center/agency surveys (Licensure / JCAHO) and any subsequently required reports.

Attend and participate in continuing educational programs to keep abreast of changes in the field and maintain current license/certification, as required.

Attend and participate in mandatory in‑services.

Honor patients/residents’ rights to fair and equitable treatment, self‑determination, individuality, privacy, property, and civil rights.

Comply with corporate compliance program.

Report job‑related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards including exposure to blood and body fluids and others as necessary.

Follow established safety regulations, including fire protection & prevention, smoking regulations, infection control, etc.

Follow established safety procedures when performing tasks and/or working with equipment.

Qualifications
Minimum Education Required
Sufficient education to demonstrate functional literacy.

Minimum Experience Required
None; on‑the‑job training is provided.

Additional Qualifications (Preferred)
Previous food service and/or food preparation experience preferred; long‑term care dietary experience preferred.

As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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