Dietary Aide – Part-Time | Afternoons & Weekends

Dietary Aide

Job Summary:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting residents in fulfilling specific dietary requirements to promote their health and well-being. In addition to this, they would be assisting the Dietary Manager in planning, organizing, developing, and directing the overall operation of the Dietary Services Department in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, established facility policies and procedures, to ensure that quality food service and nutritional care are provided.

• Their duties include preparing and cooking food dishes, delivering food to patients, and assisting the kitchen staff in maintaining a clean, sanitary workplace.

• Review department policies, procedures, manuals, and position descriptions at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes to stay current on facility protocols.

• Interprets policies and procedures to personnel, patients/residents, visitors, and family members, as necessary.

• Preparing meals, snacks, and beverages following specific procedures.

• Serving meals, ensuring food safety, and hygiene procedures are followed at all times.

• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items.

• Setting up and taking down dining areas, assisting with kitchen maintenance, and general cleaning.

• Assisting with educational programs on nutrition.

• Education:
  
  Must possess a minimum of a high school diploma;

• Experience:
  
  Previous experience as a Dietary Aide is preferred. Bonus experience includes training in cost control, food management, or diet therapy. Any combination of experience and training that provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities of a Dietary Aide in a skilled nursing facility. Must have reliable transportation.