Dietary Aide Bear Mountain at West Springfield Bear Mountain Healthcare,
a skilled nursing facility in West Springfield MA, is currently seeking
Dietary Aides. The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning
routines for the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary
Manager and/or Cook. Duties include but are not limited to: Perform
defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and
equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager. Provide assistance to the
cook in the preparation and service of meals. Meet scheduled meal and
snack times. Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and
Dietary Department policies and procedures. Follow cleaning schedules
and perform cleaning duties as scheduled. Assist in arranging tray
cards, loading food carts, and serving meals. Setting up the dining room
and serving residents. Wash and store dishes. Prepare meals and
beverages using specific procedures Serve meals using standards to
maintain sanitation and quality Store stock appropriately in order to
maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage Label and date all opened
stock, assure items are closed appropriately Do not store any personal
items in any refrigerator, freezers or food storage areas. Accurately
record meals served and monitor temperatures of food Set up and clean
any assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures Wash dishes
and/or utensils and store according to acceptable standards of practice
Ensure compliance with all sanitation Participate in menu planning as
applicable Follow Hospitality protocols by treating all residents and
families as guests. Qualifications: The Dietary Aid will be a high
school graduate or have a GED. Previous healthcare dietary service
experience is preferred. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe
directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments. This position
will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with
frequent interruptions. Numerical ability is necessary for recipe
preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals, as
well as good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for
various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays,
handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work
area. The Dietary Aide will be able and willing to work flexible hours,
such as during an emergency situation and must be patient and tolerant
toward staff, residents, and family members.