Dietary Aide

Job Summary

This position works to help prepare food for patients in assisted living/skilled nursing. A dietary aide will help plan weekly meals, prepare, and chop ingredients. Additionally, a dietary aide will keep food preparation areas sanitized and orderly. Individuals working in this position generally beginning working in food service as a cook prep-cook.

Essential Functions

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Organize and adjust tables for dining areas, paying special attention to cleanliness and ease of use.

• Assist team members with preparing and cooking meals for the facility.

• Deliver meals and food trays to patients at predetermined times.

• Remove plates and serve ware upon the completion of a patient finishing their meal.

• Discard trash and remove waste after scheduled dining hall times.

• Maintain clean and orderly food stations for buffets and special events.

• Monitor stock and inform management of items running low and in need or re-ordering.

• Assist Food Service Director in creating menus within the budget and requirements of patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Must be able to safely and successfully perform job-related functions, with or without reasonable accommodation required by federal, state, or local law.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow written or verbal instructions.

• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines

• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions

• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances

• Must have excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Possess the ability to communicate effectively and deal tactfully with personnel, Residents, families, and visitors.

• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must be flexible to work varied schedule based on special events, emergencies, programs, and trips.