Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Dietary Aide (Healthcare)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures, federal and state governmental regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance at designated meal times

• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed

• Assists in checking diet trays before distribution

• Assists in serving meals

• Prepares and delivers snacks, etc., as instructed

• Delivers food carts, trays to designated areas

• Executing diet spreadsheets

• Cleans work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers etc.

• Washes and cleans utensils as directed

• Works with the facility’s dietitian/Dietary Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required

• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

• Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available

• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary

• Participates in and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary

• Other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor

Prepares food etc. in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures

Provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, This company complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.