Dietary Aide

The following description of job duties and responsibilities is intended to reflect the major responsibilities and essential functions of the job but is not intended to describe minor duties or other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time. 

·         Assists in food preparation and food service to residents.

·         Prepares and delivers food substitutions to residents as needed and assists residents in setting up meal tray as needed.   

·         Serves food in accordance with established portion control procedures and is responsible for ensuring diet and preferences are followed accurately for each resident. 

·         Ensures proper sanitation and storage of kitchen equipment, food and supplies.

·         Ensures that food temperatures are maintained at proper levels throughout service, and storage.

·         Assists residents and staff with menu questions, complaints and concerns.

·         Understands modified diets and is a team player in working toward resident’s nutritional wellbeing.

·         Responsible for sanitation of kitchen work areas; will keep them clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

·         Carries out garbage, cleans equipment, work tables, ranges, utensils, pots and pans, floors, and so forth as assigned.

·         May transport food carts to and from resident areas as needed.

·         Performs dishwashing and cleaning procedures.

·         Documents food, refrigerator, freezer temperatures.