Essential Job Functions: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. • Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. • Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures. • Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures. • Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. • Sweep and mop floors as directed. • Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area. • Return clean utensils to proper storage areas. • Wash and clean utensils as directed. • Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc. • Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed. • Assist cook in preparing meals. • Distribute and collect menus as necessary. • Obtain food supplies for next meal. • Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. • Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. 2 • Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal. • Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area. • Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. • Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. • Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks. • Ensure department is clean and safe by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. • Report all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents to supervisor immediately. • Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. • Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available. • Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies. • Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to supervisor. • Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.