Dietary Aide

General Purpose  

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift.   He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with meal and snack preparation as directed
• Assemble trays, portion items, and help with meal service
• Deliver meals to resident rooms and dining areas with care and attention
• Wash dishes, clean equipment, and maintain sanitation standards
• Stock and rotate supplies using safe storage practices
• Follow food safety guidelines, allergy precautions, and infection control procedures
• Communicate needs, concerns, or changes to the Dietary Manager

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred
• Reliable, team-oriented, and respectful in a resident-centered environment
• Food service experience helpful, training may be provided

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures.

Ability to read and follow recipes.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems.

Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.

Physical Demands  

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.  Sitting occasionally.  Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently.  Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.  Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.  The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.