Dietary Aide

Job Title:

DIETARY AIDE Department: FOOD SERVICES Classification: HEU, FOOD SERVICE WORKER 1

Reports To:

SUPPORT SERVICE MANAGER

Positions at this level perform a variety of duties within a food service operation such as portioning and serving meals, washing and peeling vegetables and fruit, preparing items such as tea, coffee and toast, and washing dishes and utensils.

• Sets up meal trays with items such as condiments, utensils and napkins; portions out food and beverages on meal trays according to menu slips; loads, delivers, collects and unloads meal service wagons.
• Portions out and serves food and beverages within a dining room and/or cafeteria operation; operates dispensing machines; puts away and brings out supplies as required; takes cash and/or meal tickets for items purchased; utilizes a cash register as required.
• Counts, weighs and/or measures ingredients for assigned food preparation area.
• Makes beverages and food items such as tea, coffee, and toast; assembles items such as sandwiches and salads.
• Washes, peels and stores vegetables and fruit.
• Strips, racks, and washes items such as dishes, pots, pans, and utensils; operates dishwashing and/or pot washing machines; stacks clean dishes and utensils; sets, clears and cleans dining tables.
• Performs cleaning duties such as sweeping and damp mopping floors, cleaning counter tops, sinks, machines and equipment and spot washing walls and splash areas; removes garbage as required.
• Performs clerical duties such as answering the telephone, filing, writing information on menu cards, and checking cards against lists.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.