Dietary Aide

Duties

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Maintain scheduled meal and snack times.
• Comply with Federal and State long term care regulations and Dietary Department Policy and Procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Aid in arranging tray cards, loading food carts, and serving meals.
• Serve the dining room and assist in setting up the dining area.
• Wash and store dishes according to established procedures.
• Report supply and equipment needs following established procedures.
• Report any damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling needing replacement or repair.
• Report any unsafe or malfunctioning equipment.
• Report any conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents, or other vermin.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Understand and adhere to facility's fire and disaster plans, following established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Adhere to facility's Infection Control Policy.
• Treat all residents fairly, with kindness, dignity, and respect.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by the resident to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Assume accountability for all data contained in the employee’s handbook.

Qualifications

• High School graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards, and work assignments.
• Willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Numerical accountability for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Good motor coordination and manual dexterity for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment, and cleaning work areas.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including during an emergency situation.
• Patience and tolerance toward staff, residents, and family members.