Dietary Aide

Description

If you are an amazing Dietary Aide who wants a position with purpose and to work for an amazing team, then keep reading! The Dietary Aide assists in food preparation, food tray preparation and delivery to facility residents; cleans the kitchen and dining area under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook by performing the following duties.

Responsibilities

· Read production orders on diet cards on trays to determine items to place on tray

· Place items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays

· Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages under the supervision of the cook

· Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets

· Apportion and place food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on diet card

· Examine filled tray for completeness and quality assurance of food tray and place on cart

· Push carts to dining room or halls and serve trays to residents

· Collect and stack dirty dishes on cart and return cart to kitchen

· Store food and supplies properly

· Wash dishes and clean work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens

· Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers

· Record amount and type of special food items served to residents

Requirements

Education and/or Experience

· High-school diploma or equivalency required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Customer service focused

· Ability to multi-task