Dietary Aide

About the role

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all food functions as directed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare, and serve meals in accordance with planned menus, standardized recipes, and special diet orders
• Prepare and serve residents' nutritional bedtime snacks as well as substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served
• Ensure food is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations
• Maintain the department in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained
• Follow the facility's standards on Infection Control Precautions when performing daily tasks
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures assuring that utensils are readily available for the next meal
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed
• Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas
• Serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed
• Sweep and mop floors in the kitchen and dish room as instructed by supervisor

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace