Dietary Aide

Intersect Healthcare; Lamont (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Intersect Healthcare is seeking a part-time Food and Nutrition Aide to provide meals to residents, guests and staff in a clean, sanitary kitchen environment. You will help with salads, dessert service, tray assembly, and basic food prep following standardized recipes.

Ideal candidates have prior food service experience, good reading and math skills, and the ability to work every other weekend and holiday rotation. The role emphasizes safety, hygiene, and courtesy toward residents and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of sanitation and safety in food service.
• Manual dexterity to operate equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes.
• Set up trays quickly and neatly according to posted menu.
• Place foods and utensils on trays according to meal and resident preferences.
• Follow directions for modified diets and adhere to portion controls.
• Deliver carts with food trays to resident areas and assist with distribution.
• Clear trays and wash soiled dishware after meals.
• Prepare snacks or nourishments as specified and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain hygiene and wear appropriate uniform and hair coverings.
• Clean work areas and equipment such as counters and steam tables.
• Report sanitation hazards and equipment malfunctions to supervisors.

Skills

Reading & writing

Nutrition & sanitation basics

Manual dexterity

Education

Experience in food service

Job description

Position Summary

Food and Nutrition aide is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests, and employees under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. They assist in the cleaning and organization of the kitchen.

Job Title

Food and Nutrition Aide

Location

All

Department

Food and Nutrition

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Reports to

Dietary Manager

Revised Date

12/20/2017

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes.
• Set up trays quickly and accurately in a neat and attractive arrangement according to posted menu at food stations on central tray line.
• Place foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc., appropriate to meal and resident preferences on trays.
• Carefully follow directions in serving modified diets, adhering to mealtime schedules, and following standardized recipes and methods of preparation. Adheres to specified portion controls.
• Deliver cart with food trays to resident areas and assist with tray distribution, as required.
• Return food carts from resident areas to the dishwashing area. Clear trays and wash soiled dishware.
• Prepare appropriate snacks or special nourishments according to specifications and ensure delivery at proper time.
• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements. Wear hairnet or hair cap in food service areas.
• Clean work areas and equipment such as counter tops, steam table, coffee urn, and refrigerators.
• Know and report potential sanitation safety hazards in the kitchen, dining room or other areas to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and equipment malfunctions to the Environmental Services Manager.
• Transport garbage to outdoor receptacle as needed.
• Adhere to Standard Precautions and facility Infection Control policies and procedures.
• Adhere to the dietary cleaning schedules.
• Maintain courteous, tactful, and helpful manner when dealing with residents, staff, and visitors.
• Adhere to patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Store food items and supplies appropriately.
• Attending staff meetings and in-service training courses as required.
• Perform other duties and functions as required.

Required/Desired Qualifications

Education, Training, and Experience

• Some previous experience as a waitress or food service worker is desirable.

Specific skills, knowledge, and abilities

• Able to read, write, and follow written and oral instructions including some calculations.
• Basic knowledge of attractive food service, sanitation, and safety.

Other Special Requirements

• Manual dexterity required to operate modern office equipment.
• Positions available are part-time with requirements of every other weekend and holiday rotation.