Dietary Aid

Veritas Management Group; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Veritas Management Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dietary services in our facility. You will assist in meal service, portion control, and food preparation under the direction of the dietitian and kitchen staff.

This role requires attention to cleanliness, safe handling of food, and the ability to work in a busy, resident-centered environment with flexible hours including weekends.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Kitchen experience preferred.
• Cleaning experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal service and ensure timely delivery to residents.
• Assist in food preparation and daily meal setup.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Assist in setting up meal trays, carts, and dining areas.
• Help check diet trays before distribution and ensure proper portion control.
• Follow dietary policies and procedures and coordinate with kitchen/dietary staff.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Cleaning experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions

Administrative Functions

• Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommend changes as required.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

Dietary Service

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, 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.
• Set up 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, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

Working Conditions

• Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking.
• Moves intermittently during working hours.
• Is subject to frequent interruptions.
• Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.
• Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.
• Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors.
• Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.
• Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.).
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs.
• Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.
• Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator.
• May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area.
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.
• Maintain a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities.
• May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals.

Miscellaneous

• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED-required
• Kitchen Experience-preferred
• Cleaning Experience-preferred