Dietary Aide

Job Description

Department
:
Food and Nutrition Services

Reports to
:
Dietitian/Director of Food Services

Reporting to this position
:
None

Job Classification
:
Department Staff

Position Purpose
:
Provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

The dietary aide works with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

The dietary aide assists with the service and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchen per established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils and dishes.

Prepares and delivers snacks as directed.

• Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned to include work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Sweep and mops floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items according to established policies and procedures.
• Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
• Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
• Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.

This job description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities.

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