Dietary Aide

Jade Financial; Lansing (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Jade Financial seeks a Dietary Aide to support daily food service operations within the Dietary department, reporting to the Food Service Director/Assistant.

You will help maintain clean, sanitary food service areas, assist with food preparation, tray assembly, and serving while following sanitation policies.

Requirements include a High School diploma (preferred), ability to read and follow English instructions, and a cooperative team approach.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in English.
• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty.
• Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures.
• Operates equipment in a safe manner.
• Reports discrepancies in area to supervisor.
• Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from customer area.
• Sets up trays for meals/works tray line position.
• Cleans dishes and utensils in dishwasher.
• Controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher.
• Returns clean items to appropriate places.
• Assists in serving food on the tray line.
• Washes pots and pans and other equipment as necessary.
• Maintains cleanliness and sanitation throughout work areas.
• Performs cleaning duties per policies; scrubs and mops floors, sanitize equipment.
• Empties trash regularly.
• Stocks food and paper goods in storeroom area.
• Prepares snacks and beverages between meals for customers.
• Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products for delivery.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to Food Service Director.
• Puts customers first and ensures high-quality service with compassion.
• Performs other duties as requested.

Skills

Food handling

Sanitation

Portion control

Customer service

English literacy

TB test verification

Education

High School diploma (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: Dietary Aide

Occupational Exposure: Category II

Department: Dietary

Reports To: Food Service Director/ Assistant Food Service Director

Position Summary: The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. Assists in some aspects of food preparation.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

• 1. Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;
• 2. Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;
• 3. Operates equipment in a safe manner;
• 4. Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;
• 5. Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from customer area;
• 6. Sets up trays for meals/works tray line position;
• 7. Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils from carts through dishwasher;
• 8. Controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher;
• 9. Returns clean items to appropriate places;
• 10. Assists in the serving of food on the tray line;
• 11. Washes pots, pans and other equipment as necessary;
• 12. Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas;
• 13. Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment;
• 14. Empties trash contains regularly;
• 15. Stocks food and paper goods in the storeroom area;
• 16. Prepares snacks and beverages from between-meal service to customers;
• 17. Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to customer areas;
• 18. Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Food Service Director;
• 19. Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
• 20. Performs other duties as requested.

Specific Educational/Vocational Requirements:

• 1. Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
• 2. High School diploma or equivalent is preferred.

Job Skills:

• 1. Working knowledge of the methods and techniques of handling and serving food.
• 2. Working knowledge of sanitation practices relating to food handling.
• 3. Ability to follow diet lists, portion food as specified, and serve food in appetizing manner.
• 4. Posses the ability to positively interact with personnel, customers, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the general public.
• 5. Ability to read, write, speak and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
• 6. Provide annual verification of negative TB skin test.

Performs Related Duties:

• 1. Interact with customers, families, visitors, and Facility subsidiary personnel.
• 2. Carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands-on intervention/ participation may be required.