What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Amethyst Health of Wausau?
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
Salary : $15 - $20