Dietary Aide

Essential Functions

• Responsible for the food preparation and serving of meals and snacks; use portion control procedures; responsible for cleaning and sanitizing work areas, equipment and floors, dishes and utensils;
• Responsible in checking final product for menu and diet preferences and accuracy; ensures proper storage of foods and supplies; adheres to universal precautions and sanitary, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Ensures that food and supplies are available for the next meals; in inventorying and storing incoming food and supplies, and reports any hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents and incidents.
• Consistently projects positive, cooperative, self-motivated and courteous behaviors to all residents, family members, visitors, and team members.
• Attends and participates in training, educational activities and staff meetings; assists in orientation and training other staff.
• Performs pre-opening and closing checklist duties as assigned.
• Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order.
• Takes food and beverage orders and provides service to residents and guests in all dining venues.
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
• Affords assistance with dishwashing and distribution of clean china.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions of work areas.
• Maintains the facility and department standards for personal hygiene and uniform guidelines.
• Completes all assigned cleaning tasks prior to end of shift.
• Helps to seat residents whenever possible.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, follow written/verbal directions at a level necessary to accomplish the job.
• Must be able to relate positively and favorable to residents and families and to work cooperatively with other associates at all levels.
• Must maintain regular attendance.
• Must meet all local health regulations, and pass post-employment physician exam, if required.
• Must be capable of performing the Essential Job Functions, with/without reasonable accommodations.