Dietary Aide

Benefits of the Dietary Aide

• Daily Pay!
• Comprehensive Benefits Plan and 401k
• Core Benefits start the first day of the month following date of hire!
• Employee Referral Program
• Increased PTO to include holidays, vacation and sick time.
• Industry leading orientation and training with on-going management support.
• Employee recognition through various awards and recognition programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Continuous professional training

Requirements of the Dietary Aide

• A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is required.
• Must successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check and physical / drug screen.

Responsibilities of the Dietary Aide

• Prepare and/or deliver to the nurses’ station at appropriate times of day: juice, applesauce and pudding for med passes.
• Complete set up of resident meals trays according to specified diets (napkins, place mats, silverware, glassware, and appropriate condiment for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.)
• Place appropriate hot and cold food items on residents’ trays at mealtime according to menu, diet cards, or designated by the manager or cook.
• Prepare sandwiches, juices, special and meal items according to diet cards, and place on trays at meal times. Some items are but not limited to: peanut butter & jelly, meats sandwich, thickened milk, juice, coffee, tea, fruit, yogurt, and ginger ale.
• Prepare and/or deliver food items for restorative program as designated by the policy posted on the juice refrigerator.
• Deliver all meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor at appropriate times, retrieve trays at appropriate times, and collect any trays or dishware from floor before end of shift.
• Breakdown all trays and items on trays by putting through dish machine, putting items away in appropriate places, and restock machine with appropriate chemicals.
• Take out all trashcans after each meal, sweep, mop, and sanitize work areas according to checklists or as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or cook.
• Avoid accepting phone calls and requests from nursing staff and residents in an appropriate manner and fulfill requests in a timely manner.
• Assist cook when needed.
• Make authorized food substitutions.
• Aid in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.