Full-Time Dietary Aid

Dietary Aide
Full-time 2p-8p

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 food preparation and plate food according to dietary guidelines for regular and special diets. Required Experience for Dietary Aide:

High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school
Strong ability to work independently and manage meal service for 20 residents.
Some food service work experience required.
Primary Responsibilities for Dietary Aide:
Handle, transport and plate food for residents, guests and employees.
Plate food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
Assist other kitchen staff as needed. Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared.
Ensures freshness, cooking status and proper temperature of all food being served.
Maintain all daily logs, postings and documentations required for meal services
Stocks and cleans station for next shift.
Follows proper food rotation policies.
Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;
Operates equipment in a safe manner.
Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from satellite kitchens.
Sets up service line and prepare for meal service.
Wash, sanitize and properly store dishes and utensils from meal services.
Maintains cleanliness and sanitation throughout work areas
Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment;
Inventories and stocks food and paper goods in satellite kitchens.
Prepares snacks and beverages for between-meal service to residents.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to the executive chef.
Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members and guests.
Knowledgeable of the resident rights, and ensures an atmosphere which allows for privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.
Maintain safety, including universal precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management and security.
Clean and inspect kitchen appliances and work areas in order to ensure cleanliness and functional operation.
As a Dietary Aide, you will maintain a positive attitude which supports team performance and productivity.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively with others, sit, stand, walk and use hands to handle keyboard, telephone, paper, files, and other equipment and objects. The employee must be able to read, write, and speak fluent English. This position requires the ability to review detailed documents and read computer screens. Occasional travel to different locations may be required.

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It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of the employees under her/his supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.