Dietary Aide

DUTIES:

• Assist with the meal preparation using recipes and portion control.

• Assist with preparation of snacks.

• Assist with delivery of the meal and snacks at specified times.

• Assist with cleaning and sanitation following infection and sanitation guidelines.

• Review tray and tray card for accuracy based on physician prescribed diet, patient preferences and production spreadsheet.

• Maintain food and beverages within safe temperatures throughout preparation and serving.

• Communicate effectively and respectfully with peers, staff and patients.

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred; similar work environment preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to speak, read and write the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiple and divide simple numbers.

REASONING SKILLS: Ability to apply common sense to carry out simple tasks and create solutions as changes arise.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS**:** Food Handlers and/or ServSafe preferred but not required.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly required to walk or stand for long periods of time as well frequently lift, reach, pull/push objects weighing up to 10 pounds (rarely up to 50 pounds), crouch or stoop.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, hot and extreme cold temperatures. Occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.