Dietary Aide

General Purpose:

Assists in meal and kitchen/cafeteria prep and serving. Assists the cook and Dietary Manager in maintaining a clean and efficient dietary department. Provides support to the cooks and CNAs during mealtimes. Building connections with our residents and maintaining a safe work environment for everyone in the kitchen area.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Maintains good attendance record and arrives to work punctually. Follows the presented dress code and arriving to work in a neat and tidy manner. Maintains confidentiality when it comes to facility strategies and patient information. Adheres to all safety policies, especially within the department. Duties may include the following; dishwashing, cafeteria set up, set up trays/meals for AM and PM shifts, keeps coffee areas neat and tidy, keeps supplies stocked and ready for each shift, daily/monthly cleaning of area and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Ability:

Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate clearly in English. Some prior knowledge of cleaning and dishwashing whether in a professional or personal environment is necessary. The ability to type, navigate rudimentary software, and learn computer skills is also important. An ability to listen and to give productive feedback is important as well as the ability to document all tasks and communicate asynchronously with other shifts.

Working Environment:

Working in a hospital creates a unique work environment of both confidentiality and hospitality. The addition of an Extended Care Facility to the organization creates of a level of expectation for the behavior of dietary staff when interacting with the residents on a daily basis. This is the residents' home and as such requires an additional level of attention to detail. An interaction with staff, patients and patients' families also occurs on a daily basis. Various cleaning agents and chemicals may be used. Onsite training for specifications for safe handling and PPE guidelines. Failure to follow these guidelines may result in injury or harm to either the cook or other exposed individuals.

Physical Activities:

Dietary aides spend 98% of their working day standing, walking, kneeling, or bending over. In addition, aides are expected to be able to lift up to fifty (50) pounds using proper body mechanics. The ability to reach overhead is also important. Dietary Aides are, on a daily basis, exposed to cleaners, hand sanitizers, soaps, Clorox, and gloves. Personal protective equipment is used as needed. If accommodation due to allergies, skin sensitivity or some other physical impairment is needed it is important to discuss this with the supervisor in a timely manner.