Dietary Aide

John-Knox-Village-Eas; Higginsville (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

John Knox Village is seeking a Dietary Aide in its Food and Nutrition Services department to provide assistance in all food functions as directed and to work with the Dietitian/Director of Food Services to ensure meals meet established policies.

You will help serve meals, prepare snacks, assist with trays and cart delivery, and maintain clean work areas and utensils. The role requires attention to hygiene, safety, and teamwork in a care facility setting.

Responsibilities

• Serves meals according to established portion control procedures.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties including work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items.
• Keeps work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.
• Distributes menus as instructed.
• Check dietary trays before distribution and deliver food carts to designated areas.
• Move food carts/trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.

Job description

Job Description

Department: Food and Nutrition Services

Reports to: Dietitian/Director of Food Services

Reporting to this position: None

Job Classification: Department Staff

Position Purpose: Provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The dietary aide works with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties, as assigned.

Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

The dietary aide assists with the service and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchen per established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils and dishes.

Prepares and delivers snacks as directed.

Tasks

• Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.
• Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned to include work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordance to established policies and procedures.
• Sweep and mops floors as directed.
• Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items according to established policies and procedures.
• Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
• Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
• Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.

This job description is not intended and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities.

If you have questions, please contact Kendra at 660-584-4676 or call 660-584-7111.