Dietary Aide

About the Role

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs of the shift. The aide reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift.
• Monitor water temperatures of the dishwasher during cycles.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Store groceries safely, orderly, and cleanly.
• Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner.
• Assist the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Maintain floors by sweeping and mopping.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.