PACE Dietary Assistant

Dietary Assistant We are recruiting for a Dietary Assistant to join our growing team. The Dietary Assistant supports food service, including texture modified and therapeutic diets, according to the facility menu. The Dietary Assistant is responsible for assuring proper receiving, storage, preparation, serving sanitation and cleaning procedures are followed while supporting the PACE participants needs.

in stocking food deliveries, ensuring proper storage and First In, First Out (FIFO) rotation is followed. Maintains stock and tracking of Emergency Food rotating as per expiration dates and stocking per regulatory requirements for participants and staff. Ensures all dishwashing occurs in a manner meeting all regulatory requirements of a kitchen dishwashing process. Cleans and sanitizes equipment and food preparation area using the appropriate cleaning methods and following established procedures and cleaning schedules. Deep cleans kitchen flooring as per protocol. Practices safety, infection control and emergency procedures according to facility guidelines. Sets-up tables in dining room. Cleans tables and chairs after every meal. Ensures the cleanliness of dining room. Prepares and serves required daily beverage, snacks and any food related to Activities Calendar. Interacts in a manner that is courteous, considerate, and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, patients and family members. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, projects, and committees assigned. Adhere to and support the center's practices, procedures, and policies including assigned break times and attendance. Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner; and perform all other related duties as assigned. Be flexible in schedule of hours worked. Performs other duties as may be assigned by Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor or to support meal delivery to participants and support for PCA, Activities, Transportation and Reception staff as needed. PERFORMANCE AREA 2: Focus On Infection Control And Maintenance Of Equipment Practices universal precaution per protocol and keeps work areas clean and clutter free. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes, according to guidelines. Maintains daily log upkeep (food temp, refrigerator, etc.).Initiates work request for any malfunctions of equipment, then obtain Health Center Manager's approval. PERFORMANCE AREA 3: General Corporate Expectations Attends and actively participates in all meetings (e.g., department meetings, program meetings, employee staff meetings) and other activities as required or assigned Attends workshops/seminars as necessary to increase skills and knowledge to provide effective care, treatment, and/or leadership. Supports the overall needs of the health center by working flexible or extended hours when necessary. Supports the needs of the health center by traveling to other UHC clinics when staffing needs dictate the need for licensed personnel. Demonstrates awareness of, and compliance with organizational mission and objective of UHC to provide health care access and support services for all members of the community. Supports their own staff development by completing the required hours of continuing education each year as well as new certifications as required. Other work-related duties as assigned by supervisor. Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted, or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally either verbally or in writing. Maintains confidentiality and respect for information regarding patients and other team members; abides by UHC Rules of Confidentiality and general HIPAA regulations regarding privacy. Displays a positive, professional and respectful demeanor at all times toward employees, peers, professional contacts, and patients served, maintaining a professional appearance and positive image for the health centers. Contributes to the team by promoting positive staff interaction, maintains open communication with other programs/departments.