Dietary Aide

Axiom Care; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Care in Mount Vernon, IL is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food service and sanitation across daily meal routines. You will prepare and serve meals per planned menus and dietary orders while keeping work areas clean and compliant with health standards.

The role involves assisting with snacks, delivering food, and supporting kitchen and dining room operations as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare and serve meals according to planned menus and dietary orders.
• Ensure the department is kept clean and safe; maintain equipment and supplies.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures and prepare food service areas for next meals.
• Deliver snacks and meals, serve in dining areas, and assist with kitchen/dining room upkeep.

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation awareness

Resident interaction

Job description

SUMMARY

The Dietary Aideis responsible for providingassistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review, prepare & serve meals in accordance with planned menus with standardized recipes & special diet orders. Prepare & serve residents nutritional bedtime snacks as well as substitute foods for residents who refuse foods served. Also ensure food, etc., is prepared in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean & safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment & supplies are maintained. Dietary Aide must also ensure the facility’s standards on Infection Control Precautions are being followed when performing daily tasks.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures assuring that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Prepare & deliver snacks, etc., as instructed. Deliver food carts, trays to designated areas. Serve food and drinks in the dining room as instructed. Sweeping & mopping floors in the kitchen/dish room as instructed by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the care & use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.