What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Good Shepherd Communities?
Position Details:
Full time- 75 hours per pay period
Shift: 11am-close
Benefits with full-time and part time employment include; Medical, Dental &
Vision insurance. Paid vacation, paid time off (PTO) and Holiday pay.
403(b) retirement plan with company sponsored match. Paid life insurance.
Position Summary
Dietary aides assist with the preparation and delivery of meals to patients in hospitals and other healthcare facilities. Their role in the dietary department includes helping cooks, performing kitchen duties, arranging for and unloading supplies and ingredients, and examining and updating the dietary information of patients. They must strictly follow rules and regulations concerning sanitation and proper food handling.
Responsible To:
Administrator, Dietary Manager
Education, Qualifications, and Credentials
Essential Job Functions:
The responsibilities of dietary aides cover a wide variety of tasks which includes:
preparing meals under strict adherence to food safety standards
handling supplies and ingredients
understanding dietary requirements and special needs of patients
assisting and working well with other professionals in the dietary department
performing food service duties such as delivering and serving food and beverages, cleaning after meals, and disposing refuse
may also consult with patients regarding food preferences; observe the patients’ response to the assigned meal plan and report problems or progress to the Dietary Manager
Dietary aides work on their feet most of the time, delivering meals, collecting utensils, helping in the kitchen, and visiting the office.
Dietary Aides often carry meal trays and push food carts around with them when visiting patients or boxes of materials or food shipments when dealing with supplies.
The varying conditions required by equipment’s and procedures in the kitchen area exposes them to extreme temperatures.
Dietary aides must be able to completely understand and carry out verbal and written directions effectively
be able to work well with others and with minimal supervision; must possess good customer service skills and a positive attitude; should be agile and can accomplish task within schedules; and must be in good physical condition to perform task that requires strength and stamina.
