Dietary Aide

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Functions Work with the facility's dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implement recommendations. Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies. Dietary Service Functions Prepare meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance. Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis. Serve food according to established portion and control procedures. Work in various line functions as assigned. Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned. Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc. Sweep and mop floors as directed. Carry soiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area. Return clean utensils to proper storage areas. Wash and clean utensils as directed. Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc. Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed. Assist cook in preparing meals. Distribute and collect menus as necessary. Obtain food supplies for next meal. Assist in checking diet trays before distribution. Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. Serve food in dining room as instructed. Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are ready for next meal. Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area. Prepare and deliver snacks, etc. as instructed. Make only authorized food substitutions. Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc. Personnel Functions Develop and maintain a good working relationship with fellow dietary personnel and also with other department associates to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents. Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department. Safety and Sanitation Functions Prepare food, etc. according to sanitary regulations and facility policies and procedures. Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times. Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks. Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained. Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur. Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Dispose of food and waste according to facility policies. Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste and/or blood/body fluids. Report missing or unreadable MSDSs to your supervisor. Equipment and Supply Functions Ensure that food equipment and supplies for the next meal are readily available. Assist in inventory and storing of in-coming food, supplies, etc. as necessary.