Dietary Aide

About the Role

Performs a variety of tasks, usually not requiring cooking skills, in the preparation, service, and clean-up for meals served to patients and staff in the nursing center and other special events.

Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads, and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity
• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization, and safety
• Prior experience in food service preferred
• Prior experience in long-term care preferred