Dietary Aide

Dietary Aides
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MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

• Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies

• Other as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS

• Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other

departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet

the needs of the residents.

• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well

as a calm environment throughout the department.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

DIETARY SERVICE

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing

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

• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and

procedures.

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

• Sweep and mop floors as directed.

• Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area

• Return clean utensils, etc., to wash area.

• 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 directed.

• May assist cook in preparing meals.

• Distribute and collect menu 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 utensil, etc., are readily available for

next meal.

• Remove food trays from carts, dining room, etc., and take to dish washing area.

• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

SAFETY AND SANITATION

• Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as or policies and procedures.

• Assure the safety regulations are followed at all times by all personnel.

• Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures.

• Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary

equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.

• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manger or Assistant immediately.

• Report all accidents /incidents as established by department policies.

• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

• Dispose of food waste in accordance with established policies.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS

• Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

• Assist in inventory and storing in-coming food supplies, etc., as necessary.

Archway Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Archway Management complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.