Dietary Aide

Purpose Statement

Routine Functions

• Clean up and sanitize kitchen, dining or serving areas.
• Prepare, serve and store food in accordance with facility policies.
• Ensure compliance with state or federal regulations.
• Prepare foods according to standardized recipes and approved menu.
• Utilize service methods and food handling techniques to ensure quality.
• Understand and apply sanitation procedures to provide a safe and healthy environment.
• Adhere to menu compliance, special diet compliance and report any dietary non-compliance, concern or complaint of patients to dietician, supervisor or manager.

Education/Experience/Skills

• A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• A ServSafe Certification or similar food safety certification, where required by the state and facility, is required.