About the role
Description
Dietary Aide
If you are an amazing Dietary Aide who wants a position with purpose and to work for an amazing team, then keep reading! The Dietary Aide assists in food preparation, food tray preparation and delivery to facility residents; cleans the kitchen and dining area under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook by performing the following duties.
Responsibilities
- Read production orders on diet cards on trays to determine items to place on tray
- Place items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays
- Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages under the supervision of the cook
- Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets
- Apportion and place food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on diet card
- Examine filled tray for completeness and quality assurance of food tray and place on cart
- Push carts to dining room or halls and serve trays to residents
- Collect and stack dirty dishes on cart and return cart to kitchen
- Store food and supplies properly
- Wash dishes and clean work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens
- Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers
- Record amount and type of special food items served to residents
Requirements
Education and/or Experience
- High-school diploma or equivalency required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Customer service focused
- Ability to multi-task