Dietary Aide

OVERVIEW:

The Dietary Aide will prepare dining rooms and tables, provide meal service to residents and maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining and kitchen areas. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare meals and beverages using specific procedures
• Serve meals using standards to maintain sanitation and quality
• Store stock appropriately in order to maintain cleanliness and prevent food spoilage
• Accurately record meals served and monitor temperatures of food
• Clean assigned dining areas using appropriate procedures
• Wash dishes and/or utensils according to acceptable standards of practice
• Ensure compliance with sanitation
• Participate in menu planning

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Familiar with clinical diets
• Culinary and/or food service experience in a health care facility an asset
• Able to read and interpret common recipes