Dietary Aide

About the role

Works under the supervision of the Supervisors, Manager and/or Director. Performs duties related to therapeutic diets and meal services. This position must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-appropriate meals and nourishments as described according to departmental policy and procedure.

Responsibilities

• Proper portioning and delivery of food items to meet therapeutic nutritional guidelines
• Completion of production sheets
• Cafeteria service
• Cleaning of designated work station
• Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as customers, incorporating national patient safety initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous food service experience, preferably in a healthcare facility
• High school diploma or GED preferred

Physical requirements

• Physical lifting: 50–100 lbs
• Exposure to potentially hazardous and infectious substances
• Prolonged standing
• Frequent bending
• Walking (distance)
• Reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive)
• Repetitive motion

Skills

• Strong recall
• Reasoning
• Problem solving
• Hearing
• Speak clearly
• Write legibly
• Reading
• Logical thinking
• Able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Frequent and intense customer interactions
• Able to adapt to frequent change

Pay

$15.69 - $23.53

Age groups served

All