Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide The Dining Aide provides assistance in all dining functions to ensure residents' dining needs are met in accordance with community policies, physician orders, resident care plans and appropriate regulations. This position also maintains excellent customer service and quality nutritional services on a daily basis. Essential Functions Assists in the delivery of meals to the residents in the dining room and/or in their apartments. Take residents' orders at the table and ensures that their requests are fulfilled and they are satisfied. Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room table, etc. pre-bus and clear tables. Take attendance in the dining room and report any residents who are not present to a supervisor. Welcome new residents and comply with diet order, food likes, dislikes and allergies. Maintain kitchen in accordance with all state and local health department regulations and ensure the dining department is inspection ready at all times. Must be able to assist in daily cleaning duties. (i.e., sweeping, dishwashing, mopping). Observe resident's nutritional intake and report any unusual behaviors to the Dining Director and/or Cook. Complete requirements of the community Quality Assurance program, including department records Review and follow diet roster and food allergies during meal service. Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly.