Dietary Aide

Prairie Mountain Health; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Mountain Health is seeking a Dietary Aide to support Nutrition Services under supervision, assisting in food service assembly, production and distribution in line with menus and therapeutic specifications.

The role emphasizes portion control, waste reduction, sanitation, safety, and accurate cash handling. Training, independence in duties, and strong communication are essential, with regular duties spanning prep, service and support tasks.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 education or equivalent required.
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willingness to obtain within six months.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered.
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology.
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed, and efficient work methods.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
• Ability to display independent judgment.
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the training and/or orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Familiarize with all diets, reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Adhere to approved menu and therapeutic guidelines for preparation and serving of diets.
• Make changes to client menus as directed in consultation with Supervisor/Manager/RD.
• Assist with food preparation (toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, etc.).
• Assemble/serve meals to clients per portion standards and serving guidelines.
• Deliver food carts/trays and collect soiled trays/dishes.
• Set, clear, clean and sanitize dining room tables.
• Prepare and deliver items for catered functions.
• Perform cashier function.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils per sanitation standards.
• Maintain sanitary conditions in Nutrition Services areas and equipment.
• Follow safe work procedures for relevant equipment/tasks.
• Ensure equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
• Label, date, store or discard leftovers appropriately.

Skills

Dexterity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Flexibility

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Cultural sensitivity

Independent work

Education

Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)

Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1

Other education/experience combinations considered

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

PowerPoint

Internet applications

IT literacy

Job description

Qualifications

• Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards)
• Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1 or willing to obtain within six (6) months
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered
• Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
• Demonstrated dexterity, speed, and efficient work methods
• Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures
• Ability to display independent judgment
• Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
• Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
• Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services or Nutrition Services Supervisor and coordination of the Cook, Lead Hand or Clerk, the Dietary Aide is responsible for performing the following activities according to related policies and procedures and any government regulations and legislation: assists in all aspects of food service assembly, production and distribution to related areas with emphasis on portion control, waste control, proper sanitation and safety; ensures all food preparation adheres to menu and therapeutic specifications; maintains preparation areas, storage areas, and meal service areas in clean and sanitary condition; monitors and ensures food is served at optimal temperatures and leftovers are properly used; operates cash register and completes related cash procedures.

Responsibilities

Overview

• Assists in the training and/or orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
• Ensures familiarity with all diets, the use of reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
• Adheres to the approved menu and therapeutic guidelines regarding the preparation and serving of therapeutic and/or texture-modified diets.
• Makes necessary changes to the client menus as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or Registered Dietitian.
• Assists with food preparation as directed. This includes but is not limited to toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, cold food prep, sandwiches, desserts, beverages.
• Assembles/serves meals to clients in accordance with portion standards and serving guidelines (tray, dining room, or cafeteria service).
• Delivers food carts/trays to designated areas and collects soiled trays/dishes.
• Sets, clears, cleans and sanitizes dining room tables.
• Prepares and delivers items for catered functions.
• Performs cashier function.
• Washes dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in accordance with sanitation standards.
• Maintains sanitary conditions by thoroughly cleaning related Nutrition Services areas and equipment as per cleaning schedules.
• Follows established safe work procedures for all relevant equipment and tasks.
• Ensures all relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
• Ensures appropriate labeling, dating and storing or discarding of left overs, including hazardous food sample maintenance.
• Checks, orders, receives, monitors and unpack supplies as directed by the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager or designate.
• Maintains par stock levels in designated areas.
• Assists with inventory procedures.
• Assists/participates in departmental quality control audits and procedures.
• Sundry duties as assigned.