Dietary Aide

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide supports the Dietary Department by assisting with meal preparation, tray delivery, dining room service, sanitation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This role plays an important part in ensuring residents receive nutritious meals in accordance with physician orders, dietary restrictions, and facility policies, while promoting a positive dining experience.

Key Responsibilities

Meal Service & Resident Support

• Assist with meal preparation, portioning, plating, and tray line service
• Deliver meal trays to residents' rooms and assist with set-up as needed
• Assist residents during meals as directed by nursing (within scope of role)
• Ensure accurate meal delivery according to diet orders (regular, mechanical soft, puree, diabetic, renal, etc.)
• Collect meal trays and ensure proper clean-up after meals

Kitchen Sanitation & Safety

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining areas, and food service equipment
• Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment according to sanitation standards
• Follow proper food handling, storage, and infection control procedures
• Maintain compliance with local health department regulations and facility policies
• Take and record temperatures of food, refrigerators, and freezers as assigned

Inventory & Stocking

• Assist with stocking food and supplies
• Notify Dietary Manager of low inventory or supply needs
• Properly store food according to labeling and expiration guidelines

Compliance & Teamwork

• Follow CMS, state, and facility dietary regulations
• Comply with infection control, PPE, and safety protocols
• Work collaboratively with nursing and dietary staff to meet resident needs
• Participate in in-services and required trainings