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.