Job Opportunity: Lead Dietary Aide

Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!

Lead Dietary Aide

It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent income, benefits and perks.
Job Details Job Job location: Woodland Pond, Inc - New Paltz, NY Employment type: Full Time income Range: Undisclosed Job Shift: Days/Eves Job Job Category: Health Care DescriptionLead Dietary Aide Responsible to Position Classifications Duty Manager Hourly/Non-exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None Is Back Up To: Dietary Aide Is Backed Up By: HC manager WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective tasks and responsibilities all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in conformity with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals while knowledge the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary The Lead Dietary Aide coordinates the tasks of co-workers with the supervision of the meal service to ensure a pleasant, safe and pleasurable dining practice for residents, staff and visitors and their guests ESSENTIAL tasks AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Assists in monitoring employee productivity and ensuring that all levels of service are maintained during the meal periods to all residents, guests and visitors of the community (*CF) Coordinates activities within the dining department including assigning day to day activities of subordinates or assigning specific work or functions as required (*CF) Works to maintain the level of service that ensures satisfaction in all areas such as quality, service or problem solving opportunities Serves meals to residents with professionalism and respect while abiding by the DOH regulations and standards Knows and understands modified diets, diet restrictions and limitations for each resident and is most knowledgeable in all 3 HC dining rooms, menus, tallies, and resident dietary needs and restrictions. Completes tally sheets and coordinates them with the HCDSS (*CF) Completes all items on Job Flow charts from start to finish for each shift dependent on the assigned section Arranges dining room and kitchen and all items in the dining room and kitchen with special attention and order, always maintaining a neat, clean and safe environment for employees and resident Assists in training new HC wait staff employees In the absence of the HCDSS is not present or busy, responsible for resolving resident complaints or issues with food service Lead by example as related to the check out procedures at the end of each shift Ensures proper time management is being used during dining services as well as check outs Ensures everyday temp logs are completed each day and checked for accuracy (*CF) Completes a weekly HC inventory Assists the HCDSS with catering events Follows all emergency procedures and proper evacuation of the dining room Completes all required training and in-services All other tasks as assigned GENERAL expertise AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of tasks Possesses basic food handling expertise and food safety knowledge Willing to lgain and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned Qualifications High school graduate or HSE preferred Prior practice preferred Basic computer expertise required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate expertise for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population Degree of travel Occasional off-site meetings, seminars, and conferences Disruption to Routine Must adapt to frequent schedule changes. Possible overtime. Safety Hazards in Job Moderate physical and emotional stress connected with food service Physical Demands Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Sit X Stand X Walk X Bend/Stoop X Squat X Crawl X Climb X Reach Above Shoulder Level X Kneel X Balance X Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 10 Lbs. X Maximum 20 Lbs. X Maximum 50 Lbs. X Maximum Over 50 Lbs. X Must Be Able To See X Hear X Speak X Use One Hand X Use Both Hands X Environmental Conditions Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Involves Being Inside X Outside X Exposed to Temperatures of 32ûF and less X 100ûF and more X Wet & Humid Conditions X Noise, Vibration X Fumes, Dust X Hazards, Exposure Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Infectious Wastes X Toxic Chemicals X Needles/Body Fluids X Radiation X Chemotherapeutics X Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the time Continually = 67% to 100% of the time EMployers DIsclaimer All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only tasks to be performed by the employee occupying this job offer. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to execute any other job-related tasks requested by their manager This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment relationship ACKNOWLEDGMENT I have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description. _________________________________________ ____________________ Employee Signature Date _________________________________________ ____________________ Human Resources Signature Date QualificationsQualifications High school graduate or HSE preferred Prior practice preferred Basic computer expertise required Able to write legibly, takes oral and written instruction well Has demonstrated knowledge of appropriate expertise for communicating with individuals of all ages, especially the elderly or geriatric population