Dietary Aide

Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort; West Frankfort (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Axiom Healthcare of West Frankfort is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to assist cooks in preparing nutritious meals and maintaining high sanitation standards. The role supports delivering meals and nourishment to residents according to schedule.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent, and experience in food service is preferred. Attending promptly and maintaining hygiene are essential, with supervision from the Dietary Manager.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred.
• No convictions for abuse, neglect or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Responsibilities

• Stores food properly in containers and off the floor.
• Stores toxic items correctly.
• Uses appropriate and timely hand washing techniques.
• Follows proper sanitation and infection control procedures.
• Covers food en route to serving area.
• Delivers meals on time in an organized and efficient manner.
• Follows correct procedure for isolation trays.
• Obtains substitutes/increased portions as requested.
• Verifies resident tray with dietary card and resident.
• Follows safe and proper procedures for hot/steam carts.

Skills

Basic Math

Reading & Writing

Cooking large quantities

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Minimum Level of Education

High School

Job Type : Full Time

DESCRIPTION

Basic Function

To assist cook in providing nutritional meals by preparing and serving meals in an attractive manner, and to maintain a high standard of sanitation and safety.

Essential Duties

1. 1. Stores food properly - in containers and off the floor.
2. 2. Correctly stores toxic items.
3. 3. Uses appropriate and timely hand washing techniques.
4. 4. Follows proper sanitation and infection control procedures.
5. 5. Covers food en route to serving area.
6. 6. Delivers meals on time in on an organized and efficient manner.
7. 7. Follows correct procedure for isolation trays.
8. 8. Obtains substitutes/increased portions as requested.
9. 9. Verifies resident tray with dietary card and resident.
10. 10. Follows safe and proper procedures for hot/steam carts.
11. 11. Delivers nourishment and dietary supplements to units per schedule.
12. 12. Provides fresh drinking water to all residents per schedule.
13. 13. Brings special eating utensils and equipment to unit or dining room.
14. 14. Properly disposes of garbage and waste.
15. 15. Sanitizes food preparation equipment, dishes, utensils per Policy and Procedure.
16. 16. Maintains equipment in clean, safe, functional manner.
17. 17. Returns items to proper place.

Supervision Received

Receives supervision from Dietary Manager/cook in charge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Food service experience preferred.
• No convictions for abuse, neglect or mistreatment or for misappropriation of property.
• Prompt and regular attendance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic Math skills when adjusting recipes, which included measuring and scaling.
• Ability to read, write and make simple calculations and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to cook variety of food in large quantities and be familiar with required seasonings and cooking time.