Dietary Aide

Part-Time

Essential Functions:

Physical stamina-requiring lifting up to 50 lbs., push, pull and bend frequently throughout work day

Ability to climb, kneel, squat and reach/lift overhead occasionally during work day

Considerable standing and/or walking (90% of work time)

Visual acuity

Hearing acuity

Working conditions:

Work is performed indoors in well-lighted and ventilated rooms. Possibility of cuts, scrapes or burns from equipment. The hazards are typical of institutional kitchens, such as hot cooking surfaces, sharp objects, equipment noise, electrical equipment and wet/greasy floors. Exposure to inclement weather while taking out trash or transporting food and hazardous cleaning chemicals. Required to wear hair nets/caps and gloves.

Equipment/Machines

Convection oven       

Conventional oven

Gas cook top

Vegetable steamer

Microwave

Coffee maker

Food chopper

Blender

Can opener

Dishwasher

Commercial mixer

Household mixer

Steam tableigh school graduate or equivalence preferred

Able to read and write accurately and legibly

Able to follow oral and written directions

Previous food service experience preferred

Current ND driver’s license
CPR certification (required within 3 months of employment)

Duties:

Follows guidelines for table setting/tray service according to diet order and/or resident preferences

Follows guidelines for portion control using correct scoop size

Serves food on clean, attractively garnished plates

Ensures food is served at correct temperatures and palatability

Covers, dates and refrigerates leftovers

Follows sanitary procedures while preparing and/or serving food

Follows sanitation guidelines while working with or cleaning equipment

Completes cleaning duties as directed

Monitors and records cooler, freezer and dish washer temperatures

Assists and puts away groceries and supplies

Take out trash daily

Other duties as assigned