Dietary Cook/Dietary Aide

Duties

• Provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures
• Create and maintain a good working rapport with inner-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department
• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed
• Clean solid utensils, etc. to wash area
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas
• Clean and wash utensils as directed
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room etc. as directed
• Assist cook in preparing meals
• Obtain food supplies for next meal
• Check diet trays before distribution
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures
• Assure that utensils, etc. are readily available for next meal
• Remove food trays from carts, dining room, etc. and take to dishwashing area
• Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks
• Follow all safety regulations and precautions at all times