Dietary Aide

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

• Ensure safety precautions, life safety, and infection control policies and procedures are followed during daily work assignments.
• Prepare food as assigned and assist the cook as needed, assuring that food is handled and stored using proper procedures. Gain knowledge of diets and menus.
• Serve meals, clear the main dining room, and wipe tables.
• Wash dishes and equipment and thoroughly clean the work area.
• Make sure tray preparation follows prescribed menus and resident likes and dislikes are honored when possible.
• Prepare and distribute snacks to the nursing department as needed.
• Stock the storeroom and bring stock out, as needed.
• Take out trash; sweep and mop floors in the main dining room, kitchen, and pantry; wipe pantry shelves; scrub baseboards and walls as needed; clean appliances, equipment, freezers, etc.; always leave the kitchen clean and orderly.
• Invite and arrange for families to eat with their related resident periodically.
• Clean and sanitize all carts, wash and put away dishes, and take out garbage and recycling.