About the role
Overview
Dietary Aide Primary Responsibilities
Full-time
The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance with daily functions of the Dietary Department and to maintain a clean, safe work environment for all resident meals in accordance to the facility, OBRA, Federal State and other regulatory expectations.
Responsibilities
Dietary Aide Essential Functions
- Dietary Aides will prepare and portion food items following recipes and menus
- Being involved in try set up and delivery of meals
- Putting away stock on delivery days
- Dietary Aides will wash and store all pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as sweep and mop floors and any other assigned special cleaning
- Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
- Ensure the dietary work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Dietary Aide Qualifications
- Have an understanding of the safe dietary procedures and the geriatric community
- Willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
- Ability to work as part of a team and partnering with other departments
- A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
- Some Dietary experience is preferred