Dietary Aid - Part Time

Job Summary:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• 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.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• 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.

Education:

• High School diploma or GED

Experience and Specific Requirements:

• Would prefer that applicant have at least 1 year dietary and/or food preparations experience in a skilled care facility (preferred, not required)
• Ability to work in a fast paced and sometimes stressful environment while maintaining a calm demeanor
• Must be able to read and take instructions and follow directions
• Must be able to work both as a team and independently
• Must have good communication skills and be able to read, write and speak the English language
• Must be able to bend, reach, stoop, lift minimum of 15
• Must pass a pre-employment background check and drug test