SUMMARY:  Responsible for the providing assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. ESSENTIAL FUNCITIONS: NOTE: Laguna Rainbow Corporation may unilaterally change the requirements of this job description at any time.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  […]

SUMMARY:  Responsible for the providing assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCITIONS: NOTE: Laguna Rainbow Corporation may unilaterally change the requirements of this job description at any time.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  These include, but are not limited to, the following:

Administrative Functions:

• Work with the facility’s Food Services Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all food procedures arc followed in accordance with established policies.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.
• Agree not to disclose assigned user ID code and password for accessing resident/facility infom1ation and promptly report any suspected or known unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information.

Personnel Functions:

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive basis as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
• Report known or suspected incidents of fraud to the Administrator.
• Log off computer workstations per established facility policy.

Staff Development:

• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc., as directed.
• Attend and participate in facility mandatory in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, etc.).

Food Service:

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc. . are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Make sure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Report all accidents and incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and or blood/body fluids.
• Report missing/illegible labels or SDSs to your supervisor.

Equipment and Supply Functions:

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

Resident Rights:

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.

Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information.

• Knock before entering a resident’s room.
• Report complaints to the Food Services Director.
• Report all allegations of resident abuse and/or misappropriation of resident property to the Supervisor immediately.

Miscellaneous:

• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the Food Services Director

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS (includes education, skills, and experience):  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must possess, as a minimum, an 8th grade education.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• The ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections off food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.
• Must have a good driving record, valid, driver’s license, vehicle insurance and a reliable vehicle.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (includes education, skills, and experience):

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• At least One (1) year of experience as a Dietary Aide.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• Will have some repetitive hand and arm motions and prolonged periods of sitting and/or standing.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; talk, listen, reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• This position requires frequent manual dexterity in combination with eye/hand coordination such as keyboarding and handling of equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must meet the general health requirements set forth by the policies of this facility, which include a medical and physical examination.
• Must be able to push, pull, move, and/or lift a minimum of 25 pounds to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 50 feet.
• May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Is subject to injury from falls, bums from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the workday, as well as reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area. Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants and hazardous chemicals.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION REQUIREMENTS:

Laguna Rainbow Corporation has a strict policy for background investigation processes.  Every position is reviewed and screened.  This includes Onsite pre-employment drug screening, criminal background check (includes fingerprint) and license verification.

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