Dietary Aide

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/ instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

As a Dietary Aide, you are delegated the authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

• Work under the supervision of the facility Dietary manager/supervisor and the corporate dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
• Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

• Develop and maintain a good working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

• Participate in and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become nec- essary.
• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc., as directed.

• Assist in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance as necessary and on a timely basis, following established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures as directed, including: cleaning work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.; sweeping and mopping floors as directed; bussing tables; re- turning clean utensils to proper storage areas; washing and cleaning utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up prior to meals, and remove following meals, meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as in- structed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals and supplies, and checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures.
• Follow ALL safety and Infection Control regulations and precautions at all times.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Report all accidents/incidents, hazardous conditions/equipment and missing/illegible labels of MSDSs to your supervisor immediately on the shift in which they occur, or are discovered.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.

• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assist in inventorying and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent patient care information.
• Adhere to all facility patient rights and privacy policies and procedures.
• Report complaints to the Director of Food Services/Dietary Manager/Supervisor.

• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions from patients, personnel, visitors, government agencies/ personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset patients, family members, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, in other positions temporarily, when necessary, and in call-back…