Dietary Aide

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in alldietary functions as directed.

• Workwith the facility’s dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implement recommendations.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

• Prepare meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
• Assistin serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Servefood according to established portion and control procedures.
• Workin various line functions as assigned.
• Assistin daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.
• Cleanworktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweepand mop floors as directed.
• Carrysoiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.
• Returnclean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Washand clean utensils as directed.
• Carryout garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment,supplies, etc.
• Setup meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.
• Assistcook in preparing meals.
• Distributeand collect menus as necessary.
• Obtainfood supplies for next meal.
• Assistin checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Servefood in dining room as instructed.
• Performdishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc.are ready for next meal.
• Removefood trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.
• Makeonly authorized food substitutions.
• Assistin food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.