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EDGEWOOD SUMMITPosition DescriptionPOSITION TITLE:Dietary AideDEPARTMENT:Dining ServicesIMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR:Dietary ManagerSTATUS:Non-ExemptMinimum QualificationsEducational Requirements and Experience:* High school diploma or equivalent, but not necessary* Must be able toread and write* Follow instructions with a positive attitude* Experience a plus, but not necessaryKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:* Able to provide dining service to elderly that meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.* Ability to effectively communicate with Residents, guests, employees and supervisors.* Able to work on Holidays and for pre-planned special events.Position SummaryProvide food and try delivery to the assisted living and/or skilled care center, carrying out the "Living in Style" program. Responsible for set-up and cleaning of dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards. Responsible for timely meal delivery and plate preparation.Primary Responsibilities* Provide dining service to Residents, guests and family members as needed.* Prepare trays and serve food according to menus and following therapeutic diet orders.* Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, hygiene, and health standards.* Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules.* Responsible for keeping work areas clean and maintaining sanitary conditions.* Attend all in-services as required.* Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.* Actively incorporate Pinnacle Standards into everyday performance.* Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.Physical RequirementsPhysical Demands:How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.Amount of TimeUnder 1/3 to OverNone 1/3 2/3 2/3Stand/Walk/Sit/Use hands to finger, handle, or feel/Reach with hands and arms/Climb or balance/Stoop or kneel, crouch, or crawl/Talk or hear/Taste or smell/Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted? If so, how muchand how often? Check the appropriate boxes below.Amount of TimeUnder 1/3 to OverNone 1/3 2/3 2/3Up to 10 pounds/Up to 25 pounds/Up to 50 pounds/Up to 100 pounds/More than 100 pounds/Does this job have any special vision requirements? Check all that apply._/_ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less_/_ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more_/_ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)_/_ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down tothe left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)_/_ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance andspatial relationships)_/_ Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharpfocus)___ No special vision requirements.This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other work related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management. The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the need prevails. This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.