Dietary Aide Position Summary:
The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. Assists in some aspects of food preparation.
Job Type:
Full-time & Part-time
Dietary Aide Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
- Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;
- Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;
- Operates equipment in a safe manner;
- Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;
- Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from customer area;
- Sets up trays for meals/works tray line position;
- Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils from carts through dishwasher;
- Controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher;
- Returns clean items to appropriate places;
- Assists in the serving of food on the tray line;
- Washes pots, pans and other equipment as necessary;
- Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas;
- Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment;
- Stocks food and paper goods in the storeroom area;
- Prepares snacks and beverages from between-meal service to customers;
- Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to customer areas;
- Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Food Service Director;
- Dietary Aide Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;
- Performs other duties as requested.