Dietary Aide

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administrative Functions

• Work with the facility’s dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implement recommendations.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

Dietary Service Functions

• Prepare meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.

• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.

• Serve food according to established portion and control procedures.

• Work in various line functions as assigned.

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.

• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

• Sweep and mop floors as directed.

• Carry soiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.

• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.

• Wash and clean utensils as directed.

• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.

• Assist cook in preparing meals.

• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

• Obtain food supplies for next meal.

• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

• Serve food in dining room as instructed.

• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are ready for next meal.

• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.

• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.

• Make only authorized food substitutions.

• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.