Purpose of Your Job Position The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directly instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. Delegation of Authority As the Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties. Job Functions Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties docs not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.