Dietary Aide

Summary/Objective: In keeping with our organization’s goal of improving the lives of the Guests we serve, the Dietary Aide is responsible for providing superior customer service to Guests and employees. The Dietary Aide will help to assure that the dietary department is maintained in a clean, safeand sanitary manner by providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and inaccordance with established dietary policies and procedures. The Dietary Aide will assist in thepreparation of food to assure the quality of nutritional services are provided.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential functions.1. Assist in the preparation of meals and beverages.2. Participate in the food tray line and prepare trays according to diet cards in an efficientmanner to meet scheduled meal and snack times.3. Assist with loading food carts and serving meals to Guests, and staff.4. Bag and store food items as directed.5. Clean and wrap silverware, inspecting each piece to make sure it is clean beforewrapping.6. Bus and clean tables after meal time throughout the facility.7. Scrape, wash, and rack unclean dishes and utensils.8. Assist in the operation of the dishwashing machine.9. Sort and stack clean dishes and inspect for cleanliness.10. Place clean dishes, utensils and cutlery in their proper storage place.11. Participate in table setup which includes but not limited to tablecloth, silverware, dishware and filling cups with water.12. Discard waste/trash into proper containers in accordance with established sanitationprocedures and guidelines.13. Assure that work area is clean and free of hazardous conditions such as spills, excesscarts, and etc.14. Assure that equipment, tools and supplies are properly stored at all times.15. Report all equipment malfunctions and breakdowns to the supervisor and keep thesupervisor informed of supply needs.16. Report all hazardous conditions and equipment along with any accidents/incidents tothe Dietary Supervisor.17. Communicates and interacts effectively and tactfully with Guests, visitors, families, peers and supervisors.18. Ensure each Guest receives person centered care.19. Attend and participate in meetings and in-services as directed or scheduled.20. Recognize your role as part of the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement(QAPI) efforts of your organization.21. Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.22. Carry out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.23. Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.24. Any noted opportunities for improvement will be shared with leadership in theorganization.25. Communicate to leadership upon witnessing a positive outcome of a QAPI project ordetecting barriers preventing project success.26. Support QAPI efforts both verbally and non-verbally (i.e., via actions and attitude), including adjusting performance and practice in accordance with QAPI initiatives andfindings.27. Participate in compliance trainings as scheduled and adhere to compliance plan.

Work Environment: This job operates in a health care setting. This role requires regular walking to various locationsaround the facility while pulling or pushing dietary carts. This position works mostly in thedietary department which can experience extreme temperature changes from excessive heat inthe cooking area to freezing temperatures in walk-in freezers. This role may also come intocontact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Thisposition is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping on aregular basis. The employee must be able to lift and move items weighing at least 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis position is part of a health care facility that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days ayear. Rotating shifts as well as holiday and work during inclement weather will be required. TravelNo travel is expected for this position. Required Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred Education and Experience One year experience as a Dietary Aide. Food Sanitation Certification. Located at 1366 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60614, Avantara Lincoln Park is easily accessible via public transportation and major city routes, offering a convenient commute for staff from across the Chicago metro area. Join our team today and contribute to a facility that is recognized for its commitment to compassionate care and enhancing the lives of our residents in one of the city’s most vibrant neighborhoods. Avantara Lincoln Park is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression or orientation, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran. When completing this application, you may exclude information that would disclose or reference this information, or any information relating to any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Avantara Lincoln Park never requests or sends money, payment transfers, direct deposit, or Social Security Number (SSN) information as part of their recruitment process.