Dietary Aide (Healthcare)

The Waters of Fort Wayne; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

The Waters of Fort Wayne is seeking a Dietary Aide to support dietary functions in accordance with established policies and procedures. The role requires assisting with meals, tray setup, and coordination with the dietitian.

Primary duties include serving meals, preparing snacks, inventory assistance, and ensuring compliance with sanitary regulations. The position involves teamwork within the dietary department and adherence to federal and state regulations.

Qualifications

• Provides assistance in all dietary functions according to established dietary policies and procedures.
• Follows federal and state governmental regulations and facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Serves meals at designated mealtimes with palatability and attractive presentation.
• Sets up meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed.
• Assists in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Assists in serving meals and delivering snacks.
• Delivers food carts and trays to designated areas.
• Works with the facility's dietitian/Dietary Supervisor as necessary and implements changes.

Job description

We are seeking Dietary Aides to join our team to support the

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 mealtimes
• 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 worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers etc.
• Washes and cleans utensils as directedWorks 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