Dietary Aide​/Part-time

JOB

SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in all dietary 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.
• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweepand mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.
• Return clean 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.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assistin checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Servefood in dining room as instructed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc.are ready for next meal.
• Remove food 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.

• Develop and maintain a good working relationship with fellow dietary personnel and alsowith other department associates to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
• Createand maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis,as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

• Prepare food, etc. according to sanitary regulations and facility policies and procedures.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Reportall hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.
• Reportall accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.
• Assistin maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner atall times.
• Disposeof food and waste according to facility policies.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/orblood/body fluids.
• Report missing or unreadable MSDSs to your supervisor.

• Ensure that food equipment and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Assistin inventory and storing of in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.

• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.
• Knock before entering a resident’s room.
• Report complaints to the Dietary Manager.

• Worksin food preparation area as well as throughout the dietary service areas.
  
  Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
• May experience temporary exposure to cold temperatures in the refrigerator/freezer.
• Maybe exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage areas.
• Moves intermittently during work hours.
• Issubject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel,under all conditions and circumstances.
• Issubject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, personnel and…