Dietary Aide

Responsibilities

• Preparing and portioning food items to help maintain the highest quality of life to all residents
• Setting up meal trays and delivery of meals
• Aiding with putting stock away on delivery days
• Washing and storing all pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as sweeping and mopping floors and any other assigned special cleaning
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Ensuring the dietary work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• An understanding of the safe dietary procedures and the geriatric community
• A willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
• The ability to work as part of a team and partner with other departments
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Some dietary experience is preferred