Dietary Aide SNF LTC

Job Description

Job Description

General Job Summary:

A Dietary Aide is responsible for preparing meals for residents and visitors.  The Dietary Aide will also supervise meal service and direct delivery of trays according to dietary sheets.  The Dietary Aide is responsible for the sanitary condition of the cooking area and reporting broken kitchen equipment to the Food Service Manager (FSM) or the Assistant Food Service Manager (AFSM).

The Dietary Aide is responsible for a number of duties as listed below. All of these duties are considered essential functions unless otherwise noted.

• Perform food preparation tasks according to standardized recipes and special diet orders.  Adjust recipes to meet quantity or special dietary needs using only approved substitutes.

• Prepare food items at proper time, attractively and at correct temperature; make sure food items are stored at correct temperatures at all times.

• Keep cooking and serving areas straightened and clean to aide in efficiency of work performed; clean refrigeration units and storerooms.

• Supervise meal service and direct delivery of trays according to dietary needs; check special dietary trays for accuracy.

• Report broken kitchen equipment to the FSM or the AFSM.

• Prepare beverages (juice, tea, milk) and supplements (yogurt, ice cream, Ensure, etc.) in accordance with beverage list or counts.  Serve in ice filled trays to ensure proper temperature is maintained.  Prepare and serve coffee to each table in FDR and alcoves as needed.

• Assist other departments with restocking nutritional supplements or requests from the kitchen.

• Serve entrees and desserts in Fountain Dining on trays to residents.  Follow serving lists to ensure proper diets and specialty items are served correctly.

• Clean and sanitize all utensils and equipment as food preparation progresses and following meal service.

• Assist in the Fountain and Patio dining rooms as needed.

• Cooperate in keeping kitchen area clean and in order at all times; clean refrigeration units and storerooms as needed.

• Keep serving and dining areas straightened and clean to aid in efficiency of work performed.

• Prevent food waste.

• Pour juices and beverages (coffee, tea, milk, cocoa, etc.) and serve on trays at correct temperature, neatly and in amounts called for at the proper time.

• Fill orders for between-meal nourishments

• Wrap flatware in napkins.

• Set trays for meals, place napkin, flatware, condiments, straws, and diet cards on trays as needed.

• Remove dirty dishes after meal is served.  Wipe dining tables and chairs following each meal.  Maintain cleanliness of Fountain dining room.

• Wash dishes, pots and pans; store clean dishes in proper location.

• Assist with general cleaning and food preparation tasks as needed; restock items as needed.

• Maintain daily care of dishwasher and dishwashing area, dish storage area and food carts.

• Empty and thoroughly clean trash cans daily; replace liners and return cans to stations.

• Mop floors on dietary aide side of kitchen after each meal.

• Assist with training and orientation of new department employees.

• Maintain resident information and Fountain West internal affairs in strict confidence.

• Follow Fountain West policies concerning personal grooming, appearance, and appropriate dress code requirements.

• Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

v  Education

o   High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred, but not required.  The Dietary Aide must be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions in English.  Must also be able to successfully complete Modified Diet course and Sanitation training as provided by Fountain West as required by the IA Dept of Inspections & Appeals.

v  Continuous Education

o   Must attend in-service training as scheduled by the FSM

v  Work Experience

o   Previous food service experience preferred, but not required.  Extensive on the job training provided.