Dietary Aide FT (West)

Enjoy a complimentary gourmet meal on every shift and off by 8 pm in Dining Services! Work in a fast-paced, challenging role with many opportunities for promotion and growth. Work where you'll enjoy a work culture where even on your toughest day, you know you made someone else's day better? Join our team at Blue Skies of Texas - a Senior Living Community, located in southwest San Antonio, the fast growing area of the San Antonio!

Not only do we have great benefits to include THREE weeks Paid Time Off plus seven holidays your very first year with four weeks by year two, but our residents provide an extra bonus twice a year - Summer and Christmas! If service is in your heart, you'll love all the opportunities at Blue Skies: five robust education programs to help you continue to grow as well as professional development opportunities. Come check us out!

POSITION SUMMARY: Works under the direct supervision of the Dietary Manager to provide overall service to the residents of Liberty House Assisted Living and the Health Care Center. Performs table service duties for the dining rooms such as, but not limited to, food selection, delivery of food and beverages, and resetting. Adheres to and complies with established Air Force Village, Sodexo, and applicable regulatory agencies policy standard practices and procedures. Incumbent must provide outstanding customer service in a friendly manner. Ability to identify issues of concern and report them to Supervisor as needed for follow-up and to ensure customer satisfaction.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Will be expected to assume heavy workloads with a great deal of time spent on their feet. Some heavy lifting is required, as well as pushing/pulling. Incumbent must act in a positive and pleasing manner in all customer contact areas. Must be able to speak, read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions in English. Possess the ability to record customer orders and do simple math calculations. Must be able to solve problems quickly.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Preferred: High school diploma or equivalent. Preferred: Prior food service experience.

EQUIPMENT AND COMPUTER OPERATIONS: A working knowledge of the various equipment in the kitchen and dining areas, i.e. coffee urn, iced tea machine, dishwasher, etc. is desired. Training will be provided to familiarize incumbent with related equipment to ensure safety during use.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES AND REGISTRATIONS: Preferred: N/A.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Serves modified and regular diets as prescribed by the physician under supervision of the Dietary Manager in accordance with written menus.
2. Assembles patient trays according to marked menu and diet.
3. Follows instructions to assure that residents are provided quality meals, snacks, and nourishments.
4. Maintains a safe and sanitary environment in the kitchen and Liberty House and Health Care Center dining rooms and cleans assigned areas following established cleaning procedures and schedules; equipment and areas to be cleaned may include, but are not limited to steam tables, carts, refrigerators, and tables.
5. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

INTERNAL CONTROL: Within the scope of position duties, responsible for seeing that operations are effective and efficient, assets are safeguarded, and applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures are complied with. This position will handle confidential information and must treat such with appropriate sensitivity.

PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Job duties are very rigorous and physical demands are high at times. Must be able to stand and walk 6 to 7 hours daily and lift 20 to 50 pounds three to five hours daily. Push and pull up to 100 pounds three to five hours daily. Bending, squatting, and reaching are necessary as well as mobility for frequent maneuvering in and between work areas. Personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided, as needed, and training regarding the use of same will be provided. Exposure to heat, fumes, and odors in food preparation and service areas is likely. There are few environmental hazards present, although the threat of communicable disease exists. Mild pesticides are used periodically to control bug infestation. Training will be provided regarding proper lifting and bending techniques and use of chemicals.

WORK SCHEDULE: Core work hours are varied. Rotating days and shifts may be required including weekends, and holidays. Special events or assignments may require working other hours to include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

WORK LOCATION: Blue Skies West. (Liberty House)

ATTIRE/DRESS CODE: Uniform required as specified by department. Close-toed, slip-resistant shoes required. Use and wear of safety equipment/PPE required when using chemicals, or as directed. See employee handbook for specific guidelines. It is the intention of Air Force Village to ensure that employees always display a neat and professional appearance while on duty.

RANGE OF PAY: In accordance with Alamo Community Colleges' Summer Earn and Learn Program