Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide Position Summary: The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. Assists in some aspects of food preparation. Job Type Full-time & Part-time Dietary Aide Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

1. Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;
2. Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;
3. Operates equipment in a safe manner;
4. Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;
5. Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from customer area;
6. Sets up trays for meals/works tray line position;
7. Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils from carts through dishwasher;
8. Controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher;
9. Returns clean items to appropriate places;
10. Assists in the serving of food on the tray line;
11. Washes pots, pans and other equipment as necessary;
12. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas;
13. Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment;
14. Stocks food and paper goods in the storeroom area;
15. Prepares snacks and beverages from between-meal service to customers;
16. Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to customer areas;
17. Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Food Service Director;
18. Dietary Aide Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
19. Performs other duties as requested.