What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIET AIDE position at Integritus Healthcare, Inc.?
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The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.
Essential Job Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• 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, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• 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 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.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Ensure department is clean and safe by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents to supervisor immediately.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to supervisor.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.
Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or equivalent.