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.