Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide job description A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards.

They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. Responsibilities 1. Washes dishes, tableware, glasses, and other kitchen and dining room equipment and assures they are stored in an orderly fashion.

2. Assures work is performed in accordance with all federal, state, and facility regulations regarding sanitation and infection control.

3. May bc required to prepare and serve coffee, tea, juice etc. 4. May be required to wash all pots, pans and cooking utensils used to prepare a meal, 5.

Required to assist in cleaning work areas, dining room floor, dining room tables, and dining room chairs after each meal and occasionally after special events, sweep and mop floor at the end of shift.

6. May be responsible for between meal nourishment. 7. May serve meals to residents in dining area. May assist with the pouring of the beverages at each meal.

8. Required to assist in the cleaning of the kitchen equipment, food storage area, and supply areas according to the facility schedule 9.

Required to remove garbage from the kitchen and to clean trash containers. 10. Required to perform duties in a swift and orderly fashion in order to accomplish tasks in allotted time11.

Assure personal compliance to all state and federal regulations including blood borne pathogens, infection control, use of hazardous materials, and fire safety.

12. Assures personal compliance to resident's rights. 13. Follows safety procedures as stated in dietary service manual.

14. Any other duties assigned by supervisor Equipment Used : Commercial dishwasher and other standard kitchen equipment.

With schedule as established by Dietary Manager. Requirements

• Proven experience as a dietary aide. Further experience in customer service will be appreciated knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions Friendly with good communication skills
• Good physical condition and stamina High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus
• Must comply with the inclement weather policy Physical Activity Requirements : Employees are required to ask for assistance or to use lifting equipment wlien attempting to lift or carry items over 35 lbs.

Employee must be aware that during the normal, routine performance of the essential functions, some of the following body movements Squatting, reaching, bending to 90 degrees, twisting, kneeling and balancing may be required to perform this job. -