Dietary Aide AL

Pruit Health; Peachtree City (GA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Pruit Health is seeking a Dietary Assistant to assist with food preparation and serving meals in accordance with established guidelines. This entry-level role requires a high school diploma and involves interacting with patients while maintaining a clean workspace. Previous food service experience is preferred, but on-the-job training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food preparation and serving.
• Follows diet orders and delivers meals.
• Maintains a clean and safe food handling environment.

Skills

Food handling processes

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOB PURPOSE:

Assists with food preparation in accordance with our established procedural guidelines, and as may be directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. Follows facility procedure for storing, serving and transporting food and supplies. Is also responsible for the cleaning, sanitizing and proper maintenance of equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Follows diet orders and NPO diet orders

2.Assists cook in preparing meals, desserts and/or snacks for patients/residents; i.e. salads and desserts and other dishes

3.Uses proper food handling processes, procedures and policies

4.Delivers trays to patients/residents on halls

5.Delivers and serves meals to patients/residents in dining area; food and beverages

6.Prepares between-meal nourishments (make sandwiches, etc.) and serves in accordance with procedural guidelines

7.Offers menu substitutions and records them in accordance with procedural guidelines

8.Follows procedures for serving partner meals

9.Communicates well with patients/residents/clients and family members providing warm and friendly greeting and an approachable attitude to families, visitors, patients/residents/clients and responds to expressed concerns while displaying a helpful, caring demeanor. Answers questions when appropriate in a professional manner.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High school diploma or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

None, on-the-job training is provided

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Preferred qualifications)

Previous food service and/or food preparation experience preferred, long term care dietary experience is preferred

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