Dietary Aide
Dietary
Aide-
Under the direction of the Director of Food and Nutrition
the Dietary Aide will perform assigned work in preparing and serving
food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils.
JOB
KNOWLEDGE AND ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1.Prepares patient
trays according to instructions/orders.
2.Assists in
preparation and portioning of meal items according to menu and
dietary requirements.
3.Employs proper food handling
techniques whether in preparation of food, setting up, or serving
trays.
4. Cleans, washes, and sanitizes dishes, flatware,
and utensils used to serve patients and others.
5. Assists
in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.
6.
Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.
7. Puts up
stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.
8.
Delivers food, nourishments, and supplies to Nursing Units and other
areas as assigned.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
1.
Possesses a High School Diploma or sufficient knowledge and education
to perform job functions.
2.Experience in Dietary
Department, large volume food preparation, and service
preferred.
3.Ability to communicate effectively and
sensitively with other staff members, referral sources, residents,
their families, and physicians.
4.Has no findings of
resident abuse, mistreatment, neglect, or misappropriation of
resident property listed on the registry.
5.Must be able
to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing, and possess
sufficient communication