Dietary Aide

About the Role

Dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs of the shift. The aide reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine within a short period
• Set up meal trays
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes
• Assist with serving meals
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the start of the shift
• Monitor water temperatures of the dishwasher during cycles
• Operate the dishwasher
• Prepare nourishments and snacks
• Sweep and mop the kitchen
• Carry out trash and garbage
• Store groceries safely, orderly, and cleanly
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators
• Maintain floors by sweeping and mopping
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, pushing/pulling
• Occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision with ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.