Culinary / Dietary Aide

Job Summary

This position is primarily responsible for dining room meal service to residents. The Culinary / Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Culinary Supervisor and Community Director.

Responsibilities

• Place items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on the tables
• Prepares beverages and sets them on tables
• Serves and prepares meals
• Washes dishes and cleans the work area, tables, cabinets, dishwasher, and ovens.
• Sweep and mop the floors
• Collects and places garbage and trash in designated containers and takes it out to the dumpster
• Follow meal serving schedule and procedures
• Offers resident meal choices and meets resident's specific dietary needs
• Accommodates resident requests such as requests for food substitution, change in seating, etc.
• Ability to follow food service and cleaning procedures
• Ability to understand and follow sanitation procedures
• Ability to use food preparation and serving tools safely and effectively.
• Provide kitchen support when required
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Knowledge of food safety and food preparation
• High School diploma / GED or one to three months of related experience
• Must be able to read, write, and communicate in English

Abilities

• Outstanding communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Strong communications skillset
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to handle fast-paced environment
• Food safety knowledge

Physical Requirements

• Stand, sit, and walk for long periods of time.
• Occasionally lift / or move up to 25 pounds

Essential Behaviors of the Employee

It is the expectation that the employee complies with applicable standards of behavior and conduct, including but not limited to, standards of conduct, customer service standards, and professional code of ethics.

Last updated : 2024-05-16