Diet Aide/Dishwasher in Peabody, MA at Pilgrim Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center **Location:**

**Experience:**

Not Specified **Job Description**

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

**Responsibilities:**

* Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

* Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

* Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties

* Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

* Sweep and mop floors as directed.

* Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.

* Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

* Wash and clean dishes/utensils as directed.

* Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

* Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.

* Assist cook in preparing meals.

* Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

* Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

* Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.

* Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

* Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

* Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

* Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

**Job Requirements**

High School Diploma or equivalent required