Dietary Aid

Job Description

Job Description

General Summary: The main objective of the Dietary Aid's role is to prepare meals, adhere to menus, deliver meals, and cater to the culinary needs of patients/residents in a timely fashion. The Dietary Aid also acts as the representative of the Food and Nutrition Services department.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities – Essential Functions & Percent of Time Meal Time Preparation

• Prepare all cold/hot items and condiments for meal times according to quantities as written on the “Daily Production List.”
• Adhere to menus
• Serve food in accordance with mandated guidelines
• Focus on presentation of trays including meal accuracy, meal temperature, and ensure timely tray delivery.
• Ensure satisfaction with culinary services during the shift for the assigned floors. Patient/Resident Menu Selection
• Maintain hot food hot and cold food cold during meal delivery.
• Ensure meal accuracy and diet appropriateness serving meal trays.
• Ensure all patient/resident culinary needs are catered to during the shift between meal times. 
• Organization - Maintain organization throughout the shift on the assigned floor.
• Prioritize the day appropriately according to the assigned floor. 
• Teamwork - Assist other team members when necessary. Ask for help when necessary.
• Assist management in any way conducive to the efficient operation of the food service department. Communication
• Effectively communicate product and equipment issues to management in a timely manner.
• Know the schedule and check with management before leaving.
• Job Specifications:
• Must be at least 18 years old. 
• Education: No degree required. 
• Applicable work experience preferred.
• Must be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Capable of prolonged standing and walking continuously, frequent stooping and bending, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Adhere to the Facility's Emergency Preparedness Program, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and other mandatory programs in the facility as appropriate.
• Must comprehend and ensure all Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) policies are followed regarding protected health information of patients/residents. Note: Attendance is an essential function of the job for all positions at Culinary Nutrition Solutions. Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Review and Approval (indicates review by incumbent and approval by supervisor and Director of Human Resources)