Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY
• The dietary aide assists in preparing and serving meals. The dietary aide assists the Dietary Manager and other dietary staff as directed.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Need to be able to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Need to be able to work on solo tasks without direct supervision.
• Maintain a steady work pace to ensure all residents/tenants receive their meals at the established time.
• Set-up dining room tables prior to meals.
• Plate menu items with eye appeal and according to menu specifications.
• Prepare other food items as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Clear, wash, and sanitize all dining room tables after all meals.
• Rinse off dirty dishes and place dishes into the dish washing machine.
• Operate an automated dish washing solution dispensing system.
• Record data for sanitation and food safety.
• Document resident’s meal intake for long term care setting.
• Assess problems and breakdowns for all food services equipment and report any concerns or needed repairs to the Dietary Manager.
• Attend in-service training programs for food service employees.
• Comply with established facility/community infection control and universal precaution procedures.
• Always follow Resident/Tenant Rights policies.
• Come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and responsibility.
• Accept and perform additional duties as assigned by your department head or Administrator in a cooperative manner.
• Come to work in a clean, neat uniform and consistently present an appropriate professional appearance.
• Serve food and beverages according to State and Federal regulations and management standards.
• Clean pots, pans, and other utensils according to the established schedule and by following the established policies and regulations for dish washing.
• Sweep and mop kitchen, dining room, and storage area as directed by the Dietary Manager.
• Store non-perishable foods and supplies according to State and Federal regulations and management standards.