Dietary Aide

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

·        Work with the facility’s dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implement recommendations.

·        Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

Dietary Service Functions

·        Prepare meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

·        Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

·        Serve food according to established portion and control procedures.

·        Work in various line functions as assigned.

·        Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.

·        Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

·        Sweep and mop floors as directed.

·        Carry soiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.

·        Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

·        Wash and clean 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 instructed.

·        Assist cook in preparing meals.

·        Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

·        Obtain food supplies for next meal.

·        Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

·        Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

·        Serve food in dining room as instructed.

·        Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are ready for next meal.

·        Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.

·        Prepare and deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.

·        Make only authorized food substitutions.

·        Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

Personnel Functions

·        Develop and maintain a good working relationship with fellow dietary personnel and also with other department associates to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

·        Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

Safety and Sanitation Functions

•       Prepare food, etc. according to sanitary regulations and facility policies and procedures.

•       Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.

•       Follow established Infection Control and Universal 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.

•       Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.

•       Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

•       Dispose of food and waste according to facility policies.

•       Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids.

•       Report missing or unreadable MSDSs to your supervisor.

Equipment and Supply Functions

•        Ensure that food equipment and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

•        Assist in inventory and storing of in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.

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