To perform the duties required to prepare and serve all diets and maintain accepted standards of practice for the preparation and service of these diets.
Accountability: Dietary Manager, R.D. (Registered Dietitian) Consultant, Administrator
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Talking: Communicating with residents, families, visitors and staff
Hearing: Taking instructions from supervisor To respond to resident complaints and requests
Sight: For performing job effectively and correctly
Smell: For accurate detection and maintenance of facility odors
Tasting: For checking the food that is being prepared and served to the residents
LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
None.
SUMMARY OF OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE:
Tasks and procedures performed by the employee involve risks classified by C.D.C. as Category III. (No contact with blood or other bodily fluids to which universal precautions apply, if regular duties are performed.)
OTHER CONSIDERATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to tolerate a high pace as typical for a nursing facility. Must be able to take and give instructions well and enjoy working with the elderly. Although employee is required to sit for prolonged periods of time, he/she must also be able to tolerate prolonged standing and walking.