DIETARY AIDE

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JOB SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to assist in all dietary functions as directed in the dining department.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with the facility’s dietary manager and dietitian and implement recommendations.

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

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 the 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 the next meal.

• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

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

• Serve food in the dining room as instructed.

• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.

• Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc., are ready for the next meal.

• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take them to the dishwashing area.

• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

• Make only authorized food substitutions.

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

EDUCATION:

• Must possess, as a minimum, a tenth (10th) grade education.

• High School diploma or GED preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• On-the-job training provided.

• Some experience in food service is helpful.

An Equal Opportunity Employer