Dietary Aide (87770)

Primary Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and state guidelines to ensure that food is properly prepared, served to residents, and after meals are completed cleanup of the dining hall and dishes.

Essential Functions

• Assist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulations
• Preparing and serving beverages
• Setting up and passing trays for meal service
• Stocking snack cart
• Bussing of tables and trays
• Cleaning the kitchen work area
• Dishwashing
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines
• Additional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive Director

Educational/Training Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licensing Requirements

• Must have Texas Food Handler Certificate

Experience Requirements

• Working in a commercial kitchen experience is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Action	Rarely	Occasionally	Frequently
Lifting - 1-25 lbs			X
Lifting - 25-50 lbs			X
Lifting - 50+ lbs		X
Carrying - 1-25 lbs			X
Carrying - 25-50 lbs			X
Carrying - 50+ lbs		X
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs			X
Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs			X
Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs		X
Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs	X
Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs	X
Standing			X
Sitting	X
Walking		X
Speaking		X
Driving	X
Balancing/Climbing	X
Stooping/Kneeling		X
Crouching/Crawling	X
Reaching		X
Hearing/Listening			X
Seeing			X
Turning/Twisting/Leaning		X