Dietary Aide

Waters of Wabash East; Wabash (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a Dietary Aide responsible for supporting dietary functions according to established policies. The role involves serving appetizing meals, maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas, and assisting with food preparations to ensure quality care for residents.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist in meal preparation and serving.
• Knowledge of dietary policies and sanitation practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals that are appetizing at designated meal times.
• Clean work tables, utensils, and maintain kitchen hygiene.
• Assist in the preparation and delivery of meals and snacks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cleanliness

Ability to follow instructions

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures, federal and state governmental regulations, and facility policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance at designated meal times
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed
• Assists in checking diet trays before distribution
• Assists in serving meals
• Prepares and delivers snacks, etc., as instructed
• Delivers food carts, trays to designated areas
• Executing diet spreadsheets
• Cleans work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers etc.
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed
• Works with the facility’s dietitian/Dietary Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
• Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
• Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
• Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
• Participates in and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary
• Other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor
• Prepares food etc. in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures