Description Job Summary: Ensure and enhance the health and well-being of our Residents by serving and assisting with preparation of nutritious meals and snacks according to each Resident’s individual requirements and care plan. Dietary Functions • Implements menus for regular and special diets, following interventions in resident care plans • Cooks and serves breakfast, serves lunch, supper, coffee and snacks to Residents • Records food and other temperatures related to food safety as required by state and federal regulations • Loads and operates commercial dishwashers, monitoring and recording correct equipment temperatures • Cleans dining rooms and sculleries, maintaining a sanitary and orderly work environment • Washes and refills water pitchers from resident rooms • May assist in transporting Residents to and from activities • Assists with setup for special occasions and events • Follows all routines and procedures related to food safety, infection control, and dress code • Follows standard precautions and works within OSHA guidelines • Immediately reports any suspected abuse or neglect of Residents per facility policy • Reports any equipment malfunction to the designated staff member Personnel Functions • Attends designated staff meetings as scheduled • Develops and maintains a good working relationship with other staff, whether within the dietary department or inter-departmental personnel • Completes assigned training in a timely manner • Utilizes materials and supplies in an efficient, cost-effective manner • Remains free of criminal conviction that may preclude employment in the nursing home setting (including but not limited to theft, battery, assault) • Reports any pending criminal or civil charges or matters to the Administrator by the next business day • Always represents the United Pioneer Home in a positive manner unless contraindicated by law • Learns and follows fire and other work safety policies • Follows all facility policies and procedures • Follows the direction of the Dietary Manager, Administrator and/or Director of Nursing • Performs other duties as qualified for and as directed Requirements Qualifications • Able to communicate fluently in written and spoken English • Able to follow directions and recipes, and to read labels and instructions • Minimum age 16 Other Skills and Abilities required • Demonstrated concern for the elderly and ability to treat Residents with respect and dignity • Ability to maintain the strict confidentiality of Resident information, per HIPAA regulations • Strong time management and teamwork skills • Ability to prioritize duties and to understand and follow work assignments • Ability to understand and follow interventions in Resident diets and care plans • Customer service oriented • Adequate strength and endurance to operate commercial dishwashers • Ability to work as scheduled and adapt to changes in bi-weekly work schedule Physical Requirements • Ability to endure prolonged walking, sitting, standing, use of pulling, and stooping movements for up to 8 hours per shift • Able to bend, squat, and do repetitive shoulder/arm motions • Able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds • Be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability • Remain free of illegal drug use and signs of impairment as per facility policy