GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Director, Dietary Operations, the Dietary Aide performs a variety of duties directly related to the set-up, service, breakdown, and clean-up resulting from the provision of food service to patients, clients, residents, employees and guests of Allied Services.

Assigned duties are implemented in a manner appropriate to the age-specific needs of the patients served.

Type of supervision exercised: none. Jobs reporting to this position: none.

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent experience preferred.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

Institutional or commercial food service experience preferred.

SPECIAL EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

Clearances required: PA State Police criminal history check

and PA Department of Aging FBI fingerprint clearance (if applicable).

Good verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills required for effective interaction with staff and visitors.

Must be able to read.

Ability to perform mathematical functions (simple calculations, conversions) required.