Dietary Aide

Position Summary

The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the Dietary Department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In absence of the Dietary Manager, the Dietary Aide is accountable to the Cook.

Pearl of Rolling Meadows

COVID‑19 vaccination is required for this position.

• High School graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred.
• Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.
• Show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Numerical accountability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals; good motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating dietary equipment and cleaning work areas.
• Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including during emergency situations, and patience and tolerance toward staff, residents, and family members.

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.
• Follow Federal and State long‑term care regulations and Dietary Department Policy and Procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.
• Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.
• Set up the dining room and serve residents.
• Wash and store dishes.
• Be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Follow established reporting procedures for supplies and equipment needs.
• Report damaged or loose fixtures, flooring, or tiling requiring replacement or repair; report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment; report conditions conducive to breeding insects, rodents or other vermin.
• Assist in receiving and storing food supplies.
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans; follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.
• Follow facility Infection Control policy.
• Ensure that all residents are treated fairly, with kindness, dignity and respect.
• Report all grievances and complaints made by residents to the Dietary Manager.
• Maintain compliance with all HIPAA regulations.
• Accept assigned duties in a cooperative manner.
• Assume accountability for all data contained in the employee’s handbook.
• Perform other department duties assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• Maintain the highest standards of sanitation and a safe work environment.