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Position Summary

The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. . Prepares and delivers food and trays, washed dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards. The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Pre-preparation
  • Review meal tickets prior to placing prepared food on trays
  • Coordinate food service delivery with other departments as necessary
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor

• Food Preparation/Delivery
  • Prepares and delivers snacks and nourishments according to resident food preferences and physicians’/dietician orders.
  • Prepares trays with hot and cold foods and beverages as written on tray tickets
  • Ensure that appropriate equipment and utensils (dishes, glasses, cups, and eating utensils) are provided with the resident’s meal tray
  • Inspect special diet trays to ensure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
  • Transports and serves trays at meal delivery
  • Review tray card to assure that current food information is consistent with foods served

• Post-preparation
  • Follows posted cleaning schedules utilizing proper sanitation and cleaning methods
  • Cleans food preparation area and utensils after use and after meal service. Is responsible for washing dishes after food service, as well as cleaning the kitchen to keep it sanitary and up to health standards. If employed in a facility with a common dining room, the dietary aide may be required to help clear and wipe down tables after service.

• Customer Service
  • Interacts appropriately with residents, client, other personnel and the public
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Cook or Dietary supervisor

• Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving
• Dependable