Dietary Assistant

Responsible for pre-preparation of foods for cooks to utilize. Responsible for appropriate quantities of food prepared to meet standardized recipes and portion control.

Assists cooks with meal preparation and service as necessary.

• 1. Demonstrates knowledge of age specific developmental factors specific to adult and geriatric residents.
• 2. Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and techniques necessary to prepare meals for residents with the following needs: regular and therapeutic diets along with consistency modifications.
• 3. Attends all mandatory in services by employee's anniversary date.
• 4. Acts appropriately under the direction of the Cook or Dietary Supervisor and acts as an active member of the team.
• 5. Follows established departmental procedures in accordance with state regulations and administrative policies.
• 6. Follows the established standardized recipes and monitors food production and waste.
• 7. Assists in the preparation and portioning of meal items according to menu and diet requirements.
• 8. Reviews menus for special diet needs prior to meal.
• 9. Oversees pre-preparation of food and ensures that meals are properly prepared. Prepares all side dishes according to meal specifications.
• 10. Prepares cold food as needed.
• 11. Prepares food to coincide with meal serving hours so that quality , temperature and appearance of food is preserved.
• 12. Adjusts each meals' production sheet accordingly based on current diet and meal census.
• 13. Accounts for proper portion control to ensure adequate nutritional intake.
• 14. Assists in preparing sufficient quantities of food for residents and staff.
• 15. Directs and serves individual portions for residents in dining room and residents receiving tray service.
• 16. Serves meals in the resident halls and couries food orders to patients.
• 17. Operates all kitchen equipment as necessary.
• 18. Monitors perishable foods and ensures proper storage and rotation.
• 19. Performs cleaning assignments in kitchen or serving areas as scheduled or directed.
• 20. Ensures residents and customer satisfaction according to resident likes and dislikes.
• 21. Demonstrates ability to adjust shift assignments to meet resident and facility needs.
• 22. Demonstrates knowledge of and complies with the Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program when performing work functions.