Dietary Aide

Job Description

Job Description

Description

Countryside Health Care of Milford is seeking an enthusiastic and dedicated dietary aide to join our team. 

Purpose:

The primary purpose of a dietary aide is to provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures. 

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work with the facility's Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implement recommended changes as required. 

• Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. 

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. 

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the department. 

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures. 

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

• Sweep and mop floors as directed. 

• Carry soiled utensils, 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.

• 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, etc., are readily available for next meal. 

• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.

• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. 

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures. 

• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times. 

• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks. 

• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. 

• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately. 

• Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur. 

• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. 

• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies. 

• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. 

• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor. 

• Others duties as assigned

Schedule:

Part time hourly 

Full time hourly

Per diem

Evening Shift

Weekends

Salary:

$17.50 - $24.00 per hour based on years of experience and differential of shift worked.

Benefits:

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403B

PTO

Employee Discounts

• Dietary experience in a long term care facility is desirable but not required (on the job training provided)

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills