Dietary Aide - PT

Des Moines, IA

**University Park is under new management, and we are looking for a hard-working and reliable dietary aide to join our team**

Dietary Aide

University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation 

POSITION TITLE: DIETARY AIDE

To Provide an efficient, exceptional dining experience with first-class customer service

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION:

  • Removes soiled dishes from previous shifts that were leftover.
  • Refills salt, pepper and sugar shakers whenever necessary. 
  • Prepares milk pitchers and cold juices. 
  • Helps serve meals. 
  • Fills drink glasses for meal service. 
  • Cleans off counters, picks up dishes and utensils and cleans table tops. 
  • Returns soiled dishes and utensils to kitchen and loads dish washing machine. 
  • Picks up paper and trash from floor. 
  • Check supply of coffee cups at service window and replenish when needed. 
  • Check windows, ledges, sills, refrigerator, milk cooler, ice machine, coffee urn and tables for cleanliness. Follow cleaning schedule by checking each day for job assignment in routine cleaning. 
  • Ability to maintain a pleasant attitude towards residents, staff, visitors and co-workers. 
  • Willing to develop self toward better performance and changing work habits as position demands. 
  • Respect Residents Rights and comply with Adult Abuse Policy. 
  • Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information Other duties as assigned by Dietary Manager/Head Cook/Administrator.

JOB TYPE: PT - 2PM - 8PM with every other weekend

EDUCATION/REQUIREMENTS: Candidate must be at least seventeen (18) years of age. Shall have a high school diploma, or equivalent.  Able to read, write, understand and communicate in English. Possesses clear verbal and written communication skills.

JOB CODE: 1000024