What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Forest Hill Center for Rehabilitation and Healing?
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We are located at 497 Mount Prospect Ave, Newark NJ, 07401.
Pay Rate: 18.92/hr
Dietary Aide Job Summary:
The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents fulfill specific dietary requirements to promote their health and wellbeing. In addition to this, they would be assisting the Dietary Manager in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and procedures, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care is provided.
Dietary Aide Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
Their duties include preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace
Review department policies, procedures, manuals, position descriptions, at least annually and participates in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols
Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, family members, as necessary.
Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
Assisting with educational programs on nutrition
Dietary Aide Required Education/Skills/Abilities:
Education: Must possess as a minimum, a high school diploma;
Experience: Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred. Bonus experience includes training in cost control, food management, or diet therapy. Any combination of experience and training which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Must have reliable transportation.