Dietary Aide

DIETARY AIDE

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

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

· 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.

· 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.