Dietary Dish 7a-3p Full Time

Position Title: Dietary/Dish
Department: Dietary
Reports To: Dietary Manager
FLSA Designation: Non Exempt

Results Statement: I am accountable for producing the following results:

assist in all areas of preparation and serving of food. The dietary aide also performs a variety of cleaning related duties and works with all other personnel in the dietary department to insure that the preparation and cleanup of meals flows smoothly. As a dietary aide you are to work in an efficient manner, in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by your Manager and/or the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Essential Job Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Assist the cook in the preparation of meals.
• Deliver food to residents.
• Clean dishes and maintain a clean kitchen workspace.
• Participate in educational in-service opportunities.
Other duties may be assigned.

Skills/Abilities:
• Excellent communication skills and customer service.
• Flexibility with work hours and work duties.

Education/Experience:
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Physical Requirements:
The Americans with Disability Act prohibits discrimination against a qualified individual with a disability. To be qualified for this position an individual must meet the above mentioned standards and/or be able to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to continuously walk and/or stand for entire shift.
• Ability to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds.

Performance Standards:

Company Wide Performance Standards for Success

The following guidelines are standard across all positions within Lutheran Community Home.

• Ability to understand LCH job procedures, responsibilities, and scope of duties. Performs all duties and responsibilities in a timely and effective manner in accordance with established company policies to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
• Ability to work as part of a team within LCH’s organization, fostering a cooperative and harmonious working climate conducive to maximize employee morale and productivity.
• Consistently and constructively projects the quality philosophy and vision of the company.
• Creates a work environment that makes coworkers feel appreciated, accepted, and discourages actions that make coworkers feel merely tolerated. My commitment as an LCH “Diversity Change Agent” includes my responsibility to:
• Act when it is appropriate by addressing inappropriate behaviors
• Act as a positive role model by respecting & honoring differences
• Think “Inclusively” not “Exclusively or Special”
• Ability to communicate with others, to assimilate and understand information, to make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions. Ability to clearly communicate with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Ability to provide exemplary service.
• Adaptable to changes in work environment, schedule, and job requirements. Reliable in relation to punctuality, attendance, and willingness to help others. Able to multi-task and present work that is organized, accurate, detailed and timely.
• Ability to recognize problems, exercise sound judgment, and arrive at logical conclusions that has LCH’s best interest in mind.
• Holds company and resident information in the strictest confidence and performs work in accordance with all government laws, regulations, ordinances, and court rulings in those jurisdictions in which the company operates.
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Brings any problems regarding systems and/or procedures to the attention of Management. Employees are encouraged to recommend ideas for the improvement of their department and position that are consistent with LCH’s strategic objectives.
• Respects fellow coworker’s time, space, and need for concentration. Socializing and interruptions must not impede workflow.
• All work will be performed according to company policies and standards inherent in all position agreements, system action plans, employee manuals, ongoing policy memoranda, and facilities and dress codes.
• Performs other duties as deemed necessary by management to achieve the strategic objectives of LCH.
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Statement of the Position Holder: I accept the accountabilities of this position and agree to produce the results, perform the work, and meet the standards set forth in this position agreement.