Dietary Aide

Ave Maria Home; Bartlett (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ave Maria Home in Bartlett, TN is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with patient meals and dining services. You will set tables, serve meals, help the kitchen, and maintain clean, safe dining areas in accordance with facility procedures.

Responsibilities include following safety and infection control guidelines, assisting in food production, and supporting dietary staff. Training and teamwork are emphasized.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures.
• Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Set tables, serve food and clear tables.
• Transport food trays to washing area.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining dining areas and production lines.
• Assist cook in meal preparation.
• Wash dishes and maintain dietary areas.
• Participate in surveys by government agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Communication

Active listening

Multitasking

Reliability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Dietary Aide is to assist with various dietary functions as directed, assigned, or instructed. Responsibilities include setting up beverages, meals, utensils in preparation for and delivery of food service to patients as well as clean up duties. All tasks are expected to be performed in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations and established facility procedures and policies.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

To perform this job, an individual must accomplish each essential function satisfactorily, with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Set tables, serve food and clear tables
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc.; transport to washing area
• Dispose of garbage and trash; keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous items
• Assist in establishing food service production line to ensure that meals are prepared on time
• Assist in and/or direct scheduled cleaning duties
• Assist cook in preparing meals
• Wash dishes using correct procedure
• Sweep, mop, and maintain dietary floors and work areas
• Dispose of garbage and trash, keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous items
• Participate in surveys made by authorized government agencies
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Follow established safety and infection control regulations and policies
• Report disrepair of kitchen and dietary appliances, equipment, etc.
• Report accidents and incidents to supervisor immediately in all situations
• Participate in on-going educational programs related to the job
• Maintain confidentiality of all patient information and facility business
• Follow established universal precautions and isolation procedures
• Encourage an atmosphere of optimism, warmth and interest in patients’ personal and health care needs
• Report complaints and grievances to supervisor
• Communication and active listening skills
• Successful completion of required training
• Handle multiple priorities effectively
• Reliable transportation

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma
• Experience: