Job description

*All employees must be vaccinated and boosted

Job Summary:

The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Director of Food Hospitality & Nutrition. In the absence of a Dietary Manager the Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.

Performance Platform

Since being founded, Bear Mountain has been a leader in the healthcare industry. Today, Bear Mountain is a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. We expect you to demonstrate these Values:

• Performance - We're passionate about delivering exceptional healthcare and guest experiences.
• Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
• Transparency – We’re open, honest and straightforward in everything we do.

In addition, we expect you to demonstrate the following key attributes:

• Respect
• Honesty
• Communication

Bear Mountain Vision and Culture

Bear Mountain is a leading healthcare company, spanning the nursing home sector from Extended/Long Term Care and Short Term Rehabilitation to Neurobehavior Programs. Bear Mountain is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its facilities. Our vision “To exceed your expectation with the highest quality healthcare in a safe, clean, supportive and positive environment.” unites us as a team, our Team members put the CARE back into Healthcare, and, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all! We expect you to maintain and support the education of this culture.

Minimum Job Skills Requirements

· Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.

· Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.

· Meet scheduled meal and snack times.

· Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures.

· Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.

· Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals.

· Setting up the dining room and serving residents.

· Wash and store dishes.

· Prepare meals and beverages using specific procedures

· Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation and quality

· Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage

· Label and date all opened stock, assure items are closed appropriately

· Do not store any personal items in any refrigerator, freezers or food storage areas.

· Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food

· Set up and clean any assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures

· Wash dishes and/or utensils and store according to acceptable standards of practice

· Ensure compliance with all sanitation

· Participate in menu planning as applicable

· Follow Hospitality protocols by treating all residents and families as guests.

· Follow established reporting procedures for the following:

· Supply or equipment needs.

· Any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair.

· Any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.

· Any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.

· Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.

· Attend in-service educational programs.

· Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.

· Follow defined Infection Control procedures.

· Use personal protective equipment as needed

· Change gloves and wash hands when moving from dirty to clean and back again

· Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.

· Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

· Attend safety meeting, care plan meetings as assigned

· Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Manager

Education/Qualifications:

The Dietary Aid will be a high school graduate or GED. Previous healthcare dietary service experience is preferred. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions. Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, as well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work area. The Dietary Aide will be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during an emergency situation and must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.

General Physical Abilities Requirements:

The Dietary Aide stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment. The Dietary Aide must have an ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds and withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables. This employee must be free from infections or diseases.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $14.25 - $16.95 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Vaccine and Boost required

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Springfield, MA 01118: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location: In person

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