Dietary Aide (FT/PT/On-Call)

Location:

Los Angeles, CA

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of Food Services and the Food Services Manager, the Dietary Aide assumes responsibility for opening and closing the department for service. Wash, dry and prepare plates and silverware (organize) for food service. Deliver and pick up carts and dirty dishes as required from the work floor. May be asked to clean trash cans, carts, floor, counters, and other janitorial duties. On occasion, may assign and check work of all plates and food prep areas.

Mission and Values

Demonstrates the competencies to fulfill the Mission and values of St. John of God Ministry, which are the foundation of all activities performed by every employee:

• Mission: We are here to extend the healing mission of Jesus through the Hospitality of St. John of God by continually improving the health and quality of life of the people we serve
• Core Values:
• Hospitality: Creates an environment where people can feel welcomed, comfortable, understood, esteemed and loved
• Respect: Recognizes the richness of God’s gifts and His presence in every person regardless of age, situation in life, culture or religion
• Quality: Works toward creating centers of excellence and service fostering continuous improvement in the quality of service
• Responsibility: Encourages cooperation as a way of promoting standards of competence, efficiency and accountability as we carry out our duties in the Mission

Essential Functions

• Follows daily cleaning schedule and work assignments
• Washes all dishes in a safe, efficient and organized manner
• Helps out in other areas when tasks are completed, or as needed (aside from breaks)
• Takes responsibility for ensuring all work within your scope is done promptly, efficiently, and to a high quality
• Takes carts to floor or dining area, delivers food, picks up food/carts, cleans carts, cleans kitchen, organizes kitchen, sweeps/mops and ensures safety at all times
• Opens kitchen for business with morning cook and turns on equipment as needed, drink prep, service of breakfast and lunch, dessert prep, salad bar prep as needed
• Oversees the setup of all stations on the food line as required
• Assumes dish room and tray line responsibilities as required; performs all duties of dietary aide as needed
• Checks refrigerators/freezers for cleanliness and appropriate par stock levels, labels, etc.
• Receives early food deliveries (bread, bakery, rolls, ice cream, etc.) as required
• Washes dishes, performs janitorial duties, serves, hosts and bussing required
• Arrives to work on time and leaves at the scheduled time unless there’s prior approval from the Supervisor, excellent attendance required
• Communicates professionally and effectively with all coworkers
• Maintains a positive attitude, especially when interacting with staff, residents, family members, and other guests
• Ensures service is provided at a high quality at all levels to which you can and should assist
• Provides professional, quality dining room services
• Visits and assists residents during mealtime to ensure satisfactory meal service
• Stores, handles and serves foods in a safe and sanitary manner, discards leftover per policy and procedures
• Ensures all safety precautions are followed
• Follows the instructions of the cook if Supervisors are not present

Additional Responsibilities & Duties

• Attends all mandatory in-services, safety meetings, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Follows organizational and departmental procedures

Information Management

Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with confidentiality and security

Risk Management

Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations

Physical Demands & Working Conditions

• Lift up to 50 lbs.: Frequently to stock carts with supplies, carrying boxes, lifting trash and trash cans, and lifting kitchen equipment, etc.
• Reach above shoulder height: Occasionally, occurs when reaching for items located on top (higher) shelves
• Reach at shoulder height: Frequently may occur while serving residents, cleaning, pushing carts including trash cans, preparing food, etc.
• Reach below shoulder height: Frequently occurs when reaching for items located on bottom (lower) shelves
• Push/Pull: Frequently to push/pull carts with supplies, boxes, trash and trash cans, and kitchen equipment, etc.
• Grasping: Frequently grasping kitchen equipment for food preparation, grasping food carts
• Handling: Constantly handling kitchen equipment
• Twisting: Occasionally may occur while serving residents, preparing food, cleaning the kitchen
• Bending: Occasionally occurs while reaching for items in the lower shelves or placing items in the cart, cleaning the kitchen
• Squatting: Occasionally may occur while cleaning the kitchen
• Kneeling: Occasionally may occur while cleaning the kitchen
• Crouching: Occasionally may occur while cleaning the kitchen
• During an eight-hour day, employee is required to walk and stand most of the shift unless on breaks
• Required to smell and taste variety of foods
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is in enclosed areas where there is heat from steam table and refrigerator motors, works with very hot food
• Must follow all safety measures and procedures
• Must follow the dress code policy

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily
• High school diploma or equivalent, or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must have Food Handlers Card/ServSafe Certificate, knowledge of safe food handling
• Ability to read and understand English to follow menu specifications and check in orders, to follow safety rules, company/departmental policies and procedures

Additional Requirements

• Must keep all required certificates and/or licenses current
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions
• Ability to follow safety precautions when handling sharp knives, slicing, and institutional equipment to prevent injuries
• Good interpersonal communication skills to instruct others

As a pre-condition of employment, we are requiring proof of the COVID-19 vaccine due to the nature of our business and the population we serve. If you require reasonable accommodations, please inform the HR representative. Our facility requires Background, TB, Physical, and Drug Test clearance. St. John of God Retirement & Care Center will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring (Ban the Box) Ordinance.

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Pay

$15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Food Service : 1 year (Preferred)

License:

CA Food Handlers (Preferred)

Work Location:

One location

Work Remotely:

No

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