What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aid position at Friendly Nursing Home?
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS (Including but not limited to):
- Aids in all dietary functions as instructed, in accordance with policies and procedures to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times
- Prepares portions and serves appropriate and adequate amounts of food items, beverages and desserts for meal service according to infection control procedures.
- Prepares and delivers nourishment to the units at appropriate times according to procedure in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Sets up trays and/or place settings according to prescribed therapeutic diets using meal tickets according to procedure in a timely, safe and sanitary manner.
- Assists with meal set-up at mealtime according to the diet card, considering therapeutic diets, food preferences and consistencies to meet each resident’s individual dietary needs.
- Stores all food items and supplies according to procedure including the storage of chemicals.
- Stocks all needed items in appropriate quantities for proper functioning of the Dietary Department.
- Prepares, washes, sanitizes and properly handles dishes and utensils and cooking utensils according to procedure in a timely, safe and sanitary manner.
- Operates, cleans and sanitizes any equipment or carts utilized according to procedure in a safe and sanitary manner.
- Cleans food service working area as assigned according to posted work and cleaning schedules. Maintains a neat, clean and orderly work environment including trash removal and cleaning of trash receptacles.
- Understands and complies with the posted work schedule.
- Attends scheduled in-service education programs.
- Discusses any problems, needs or concerns regarding the Dietary Department with the Food Service Director.
- Assumes responsibility in supporting the Food Service Manager in promoting and maintaining positive employee relations and effective communications among facility staff.
- Understands and adheres to all safety, sanitation, fire, disaster and personnel policies and procedures of the facility.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Food Service Director.
Job Type: Part-time
Experience:
- Dietary: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Temporary