Dietary Aide/Server

Dietary Aide

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide/Server provides service in the dining department of the nursing home, assisted living, memory care and Independent Living. Maintains high standards of sanitation, cleanliness and neatness in assigned areas. Assists in food preparation. Reports to the Director of Food Services.

Skills and Abilities:

Will be trained in dietary equipment, as with the ability to learn operation of equipment and simple food preparation tasks as needed.

Education and/or Experience:

Ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and oral instructions. Previous Dietary Aide experience a plus but is not required.

Primary Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Sets up trays for patient food service following the individual plan of care.
2. Performs restaurant waiter tasks including table setting, order taking, food delivery and clean up.
3. Assists in food preparation as needed.
4. Assists in cook duties as needed.
5. Works in collaboration with the nursing department to ensure resident needs are met in the NH,AL,MS.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Support of SJSL Mission:

Employee knows SJSL Mission – “To help residents live to their fullest potential, recognizing the changing needs of each person.” – and delivers care, services and/or support in keeping with the intent and spirit of the Mission.

Embracing SJSL Strategic and Tactical Plans:
Employee understands SJSL service offerings, appreciates the value and importance of the delivery of said service offerings, and participates in maintaining and improving the quality and performance of SJSL services. In doing so, the Employee supports SJSL’s ability to expand and/or to enhance future service offerings.

Financial and Business Responsibilities:

While SJSL is a nonprofit corporation, SJSL must operate in a financially responsible manner to ensure its continued existence. Related, Employee acknowledges such, understand their responsibility to further SJS current and future business endeavors, and commits to safeguard SJSL’s reputation and judicially utilizes SJSL’s resources as if they were the Employee’s reputation and possessions.

Setting a Good Example:

Employee sets a good example for other employees, residents, families and visitors. The Employee is expected to present a positive, helpful, and collegial manner in working with others. Employee is to be accountable and responsible for work performed and for interactions with others.

Respect:

Employee is expected to treat others as the Employee would want to be treated.