Dietary Associate (Food Service) - Sterling Heights
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Training and Development
Job Description
PACE Southeast Michigan is a dedicated healthcare organization focused on providing comprehensive services to seniors through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This program is designed to help older adults live independently in their communities while receiving high-quality care tailored to their specific health needs. PACE Southeast Michigan prides itself on its commitment to holistic, person-centered care, integrating medical, therapeutic, social, and dietary services to promote overall well-being and an enhanced quality of life.
As a dietary associate at PACE Southeast Michigan, you will be an essential member of the dietary department, playing a pivota... Show More
As a dietary associate at PACE Southeast Michigan, you will be an essential member of the dietary department, playing a pivota... Show More
Job Requirements
- High School diploma or GED required
- Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification with the American National Standards Institution (ANSI) required
- Current CPR card required
- Experience in long term care or hospital food service required
- Knowledge of basic computer skills including MS Outlook and MS Word required
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets parameters required
- Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships required
- Shows respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers required
- Ability to problem solve and interpret instructions required
- Must be medically cleared for communicable diseases and have all immunizations up-to-date before engaging in direct participant contact
- Must meet a standardized set of competencies approved by CMS before working independently
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time required
- Ability to read and speak English required
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment required
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry 25 pounds, and push or pull up to 50 pounds required
Job Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Current ServSafe Food Handler Certification with the American National Standards Institution (ANSI)
- Current CPR card
- Experience in long term care or hospital food service
- Knowledge of basic computer skills including MS Outlook and MS Word
- Knowledge of therapeutic diets parameters
- Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal and interdepartmental relationships
- Respect for the physical, spiritual, and well-being of participants and co-workers
- Ability to problem solve and interpret instructions
- Medically cleared for communicable diseases with up-to-date immunizations
- Ability to meet standardized competencies approved by CMS before working independently
- Ability to stand for extended periods
- Ability to read and speak English
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, carry 25 pounds, and push or pull up to 50 pounds
Job Duties
- Assists in the preparation of food and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, beverages and nutrition supplements using portion control and applicable sanitation practices
- Prepares meals in accordance to diet orders and ensures participants are served the appropriate meal in a timely manner
- Washes, sanitizes and stores dishes and adaptive feeding equipment
- Assists in receiving and storing food and supplies ensuring proper labeling of food placed into storage
- Ensures that equipment is maintained and reports malfunctioning equipment to the Registered Dietitian
- Follows fire safety, infection control practices and hazardous chemical practices, and uses cleaners and other hazardous materials in accordance with facility policy
- Follows Federal and State regulations and Dietary Department policies and procedures
- Follows cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled maintaining a clean and safe work environment
- Takes daily attendance and prepares tray tickets
- Attends and participates in training, in-services and staff meetings
- Performs all other duties assigned under the direction of the Registered Dietitian and Center Manager
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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