Caring Dietary Aide: Serve Meals & Support Residents

Ashland Health and Rehab; Ashland (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashland Health and Rehab in Ashland, MS seeks a Dietary Aide to assist in all dietary functions under the supervision of the dietary manager and dietitian. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving meals on time, portion control, setup of trays, and daily cleaning tasks to maintain sanitation.

The role requires reading and following facility policies, maintaining a professional attitude, and caring for elderly residents. On-site duties may include weekend or holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language.
• Must display professionalism both in appearance and attitude.
• Must possess the ability to solve problems and make independent decisions whencircumstances warrant such action.
• Must genuinely care for and understand the elderly and disabled.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, familymembers, visitors, government agency personnel and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Work with the facility’s dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implement recommendations.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.
• Prepare meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food according to established portion and control procedures.
• Work in various line functions as assigned.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.
• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Setup meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus 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 utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are ready for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

Education

10th grade education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Ashland Health and Rehab in Ashland, MS seeks a Dietary Aide to assist in all dietary functions under the supervision of the dietary manager and dietitian. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving meals on time, portion control, setup of trays, and daily cleaning tasks to maintain sanitation.

The role requires reading and following facility policies, maintaining a professional attitude, and caring for elderly residents. On-site duties may include weekend or holiday shifts.