Dietary Aide — Flexible Shifts in a Caring Team

Martin-County-Health-Care-Facility; Inez (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Retirement Plan

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Health, Vision, & Dental

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital

Paid Time Off

Pay in Lieu of Benefits

Job summary

Martin County Health Care Facility is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our dietary team. Full-time or part-time shifts available; work closely with the Cook to implement menus and ensure meals meet therapeutic diets and safety standards.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, assisting in menu planning, serving meals, inspecting trays, and supporting the Dietary Supervisor to improve service quality for residents.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Cook to implement recommended changes, assist in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by attending physicians, and assure that food is available for preparation by cooks.
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies, and document observations, interventions and outcomes.
• Complete forms, reports, evaluations, studies, etc. to assure control of equipment and supplies.
• Assist in developing methods to determine quality and quantity of food served.
• Meet with the Dietary Supervisor to assist in identifying and correcting problem areas and the improvement of services, and assure that food service is properly maintained to meet the needs of residents.
• Assist the Cook in preparation of food.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in accordance with portion control procedures, as well as for therapeutic diets in accordance with scheduled menus and sanitary regulations.
• Inspect diet trays to assure accuracy, portion control, appealing layout, etc., and evaluate kitchen and dietary area, etc. for upkeep, supply control, cleanliness and safety.
• Operate the dishwasher, clean the kitchen area and equipment.
• Report disrepair of dietary equipment, supplies, etc.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Martin County Health Care Facility is seeking a Dietary Aide to join our dietary team. Full-time or part-time shifts available; work closely with the Cook to implement menus and ensure meals meet therapeutic diets and safety standards.

Responsibilities include documenting observations, assisting in menu planning, serving meals, inspecting trays, and supporting the Dietary Supervisor to improve service quality for residents.