Dietary Aide (DA)

Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve meal that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Auxiliary in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, sweep, mop floors as directed.
• Wash and clean utensils.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc.
• Auxiliary in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Auxiliary in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Prepare food, etc, in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Auxiliary in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.
• Maintain CONFIDENTIALITY of all pertinent resident care information including protected health information.
• Report known or suspected incidents of unauthorized access, use, or disclosure of such information.
• Auxiliary in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.