Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center POSITION SUMMARY

As a Dietary Aide at Masconomet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, you will perform routine duties to meet the daily nutritional needs of our residents in a safe and sanitary manner. You will work closely with our dietician and Food Service Manager to ensure that production sheets and menus are consistent, and assist with meal preparation, production, and service.

• Possess a strong interest in the dietary needs of the aged and chronically ill
• Ability to read, write, and comprehend English; ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Fluent knowledge of MSOffice Suite and other office equipment
• Ability to work hours as scheduled based on the requirements of the position assignment

• Works in a well-lighted and ventilated work area subject to temperature changes

• Stands approximately 95% of the workday, including bending, stooping, climbing, reaching, and twisting 60% of the day
• Carries up to 50 lbs. daily and pushes and pulls carts carrying equipment and supplies 25% of the workday
• Performs repetitive movements throughout the workday
• Works with potentially hazardous equipment that must be handled properly

• Safely operates all job-related food service equipment
• Follows systems as indicated
• Utilizes knowledge of proper food handling and infection control and observes proper sanitary techniques
• Understands and adheres to all safety, sanitation, fire and disaster and personnel policies and procedures of the facility

• Works with dietician and Food Service Manager to ensure that production sheets and menus are consistent
• Prepares, portions, and serves appropriate and adequate amounts of food items, beverages, and desserts for meal service
• Assists with preparation and production of vending par levels
• Prepares and delivers nourishment at appropriate times according to procedure
• Sets up trays and/or place settings according to prescribed therapeutic diets
• Assists with meal set up at mealtime
• Properly stores all food items and supplies according to procedure