Dietary Aides

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

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

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that they 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 a logical assignment to the position.

Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

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Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

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Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

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Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

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Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

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Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

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Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis.

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Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

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Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

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Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

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Sweep and mop floors as directed.

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Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.

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Return clean utensils, etc., to wash area.

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Wash and clean utensils as directed.

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Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

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Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as directed.

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May assist cook in preparing meals.

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Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

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Obtain food supplies for next meal.

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Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

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Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

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Serve food in dining room as instructed.

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Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.

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Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dish washing area.

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Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

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Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as our policies and procedures.

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Assure that safety regulations are followed at all times by all personnel.

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Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures.

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Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.

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Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager or Assistant immediately.

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Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies.

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Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

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Dispose of food waste in accordance with established policies.

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Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

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Assist in inventory and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

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Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.

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Make only authorized substitutions.

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Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

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Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.

Sits, stands, bends, lifts and moves intermittently during working hours.

Is subject to frequent interruptions.

Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.

Communicates with medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.

Is willing to work beyond normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when…