Dietary Aide

Position Description

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large‑scale cooking operation, preferred.

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non‑entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre‑preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre‑preparation as needed or assigned, including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; cleans the equipment and work area after each use; sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; takes trash to dumpster as assigned; washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; puts clean dishes and silverware away; assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Entry level

Full‑time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care