Dietary Aide

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

Job summary

Axiom Gardens of Mount Vernon is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in all food functions under established policies. You will review menus, assist with meal service, and help ensure residents receive nourishing, compliant meals.

You must maintain sanitation, support infection control, and help with dishwashing and kitchen duties. Strong English communication and a courteous demeanor are essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must maintain the care & use of supplies, equipment, and cleanliness of work areas.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition & enthusiasm.
• Must be willing to incorporate new food practices.
• Must not pose a direct threat to health or safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Review, prepare & serve meals according to planned menus and dietary orders.
• Prepare & serve residents' nutritional bedtime snacks and substitute foods as needed.
• Ensure the department is clean and safe; follow infection control precautions.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning; deliver snacks and meals to designated areas.
• Sweep and mop floors in kitchen/dish room as instructed by supervisor.

Skills

English proficiency

Sanitation awareness

Infection control

Adaptability

Patience

Job description

Dietary Aide

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.