Dietary Aide
Dietary Aide
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Description
$1000 SignOn Bonus
HRS: Monday Friday & Every other weekend 5:30 Am2:30 PM
OPT out of Insurance benefit extra $ per hour
Position Purpose/Summary:
The Dietary Aide will assist the Cook as directed in preparing and serving of meals; as
well as maintain the cleanliness of the Dietary Department.
Essential Functions (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Assists with the food preparation under the supervision of the Cook or the Assistant
Director of Dietary Services.
2. Prepares for service: beverage items dry cereals breads salads and desserts
according to planned menus for various diets and following diet cards for individual
preferences likes and dislikes.
3. Follows oral and written instruction.
4. Sets up carts as directed.
5. Performs cleaning duties in the kitchen storage areas and dishwashing areas as
assigned.
6. Removes soiled dishes from dining areas.
7. Operates the dishwasher; loads and lifts heavy racks of dishes.
8. Checks and records temperature of dish machine.
9. Stores food and supplies as directed.
10. Dates labels and stores all unserved food and condiments as directed.
11. Attends inservice training classes and practices new skills and work habits.
12. After training may use kitchen equipment as assigned.
13. Understands and utilizes emergency equipment.
14. Utilizes safety standards and maintains safe environment.
15. Remains cordial and tactful with residents peers and others.
16. Follows established policies and procedures of the Dietary Department and the
facility.
17. Stocks and cleans diet kitchens cabinets and refrigerators at each station.
18. Prepares staff dining room for meal service replenishes supplies and sets up dirty
dish cart.
19. Completes other assigned duties as may be necessary for the orderly operation of
the facility.
Qualifications
Qualifications (Minimum Job Requirements): Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education: Some H.S. coursework H.S. diploma or equivalent; or combination of
education and experience.
Experience: Ability to read understand and follow recipe directions.
Specific skills/abilities: Attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions for reading
recipes dietary needs and meal orders. The Dietary Aide must be physically able to
serve meals and assist the residents in eating; must be compassionate and patient
when working with elderly residents as well as the residents family members.
Specialized knowledge licenses etc.:
Preferences (Optional):
1. H.S. diploma or equivalent.
2. Training/experience in food service environment.
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements: (Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions).
1. The Dietary Aide stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day as well
as reaches stoops bends lifts carries and manipulates various food products
dietary supplies and equipment.
2. The Dietary Aide must have an ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents.
3. Must be able to lift and/or carry 50 to 75 pounds and withstand exposure to
temperature and humidity.
4. This employee must be free from infections or diseases.
Employment Type
Full-Time
