Dietary Aid

Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth
1040 Covenant Drive Frankenmuth MI 48734

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting with the preparation service and cleanup of meals for residents and staff while maintaining a clean safe and sanitary dietary department. The Dietary Aide provides courteous and respectful service to residents and follows all facility policies food safety requirements and dietary procedures.

• Assist with preparing portioning and serving meals and beverages according to established menus and resident dietary needs.

• Follow special diet orders food textures allergies and other resident-specific dietary requirements.

• Set up dining areas meal trays serving lines and dining rooms prior to meals.

• Deliver and retrieve meal trays as directed and provide courteous assistance to residents during meal service.

• Maintain proper food temperatures and follow safe food-handling procedures.

• Wash sanitize and properly store dishes utensils cookware and kitchen equipment.

• Clean and sanitize work areas counters tables floors and other dietary areas as assigned.

• Stock food beverages supplies and other dietary items as needed.

• Properly label date cover store and rotate food according to facility procedures.

• Assist with receiving and putting away food and dietary supplies.

• Dispose of trash and maintain a clean and orderly work environment.

• Follow infection-control sanitation and workplace safety procedures.

• Report spills equipment problems food-safety concerns accidents or other issues to the supervisor.

• Maintain respectful and professional interactions with residents families visitors and coworkers.

• Protect resident privacy and confidentiality at all times.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor or Director of Dining Services.

The Dietary Aide is expected to:

• Treat every resident with dignity courtesy and respect.

• Respond promptly and appropriately to resident requests and concerns.

• Communicate resident food preferences concerns or changes in condition to the appropriate staff member.

• Support a pleasant and welcoming dining experience.

• Maintain resident confidentiality and follow facility policies regarding resident rights.

• Previous food service dietary restaurant healthcare or long-term-care experience preferred.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to work cooperatively with residents families and members of the healthcare and dietary teams.

• Basic understanding of safe food handling and sanitation practices.

• Dependable attendance and punctuality.

• Ability to maintain a professional appearance and conduct.

The Dietary Aide must be able to:

• Stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift.

• Frequently bend reach push pull and lift.

• Safely handle food dishes trays carts and kitchen equipment.

• Lift and carry items consistent with the requirements of the position.

• Perform repetitive tasks associated with meal preparation service and cleaning.

• Work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat cold water cleaning products and kitchen equipment.