POSITION PURPOSE: Full-Time shifts available. Positions assist the cook and other Aide in the preparation, serving and clean-up of meals in an orderly, timely manner, using established procedures in response to requirements as directed by Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Others may be assigned:

Practice good sanitation in handling food and equipment through knowledge and application of infection control techniques and standards. Perform tasks with accuracy and in manner demonstrating care for equipment and environment. Assist in tray service through pre-setting, preparation and pick up in accordance with procedures. Assist in dish handling through delivery of dirty dishes, unloading, washing, and storing clean dishes, in accordance with procedures. Perform daily and scheduled cleaning duties.

Able to organize work to perform in efficient and timely manner. Attend in-service meetings and participate in continuing education to maintain and enhance knowledge and skills. Maintains confidential nature of residents and work environment.

NON ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

All job functions are essential.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess ability to learn and follow directions. To perform tasks with accuracy and in compliance with infection control techniques and safety practices. Willing and capable of learning new methods. Supportive of Dietary program and capable of working as part of a team.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand or walk and occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift, push or pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust or focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.