Dietary Aide: Serve Appetizing Meals with Compassion

Infinity Healthcare Consulting; Scottsburg (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

PTO Cash Out Option

Insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision and

Wonderful Team to Work With!

Job summary

The Waters of Clifty Falls is a community-focused facility seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and dietary operations on-site. You will assist with meal setup, tray assembly, basic food preparation, and ensuring accurate portion control according to established diet guidelines.

The role requires good reading and comprehension of English, ability to follow instructions, and meticulous sanitation practices.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years of age or older and have a work permit
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when appropriate circumstances arise
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties

Responsibilities

• 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 as necessary and on a timely basis
• Prepares and delivers snacks, etc., as instructed
• Distributes and collects menus as necessary
• Delivers food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas
• Serves food in dining room as instructed
• Assists cook in preparing meals
• Assists in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.
• Makes only authorized food substitutions
• Completes competence in portion control, food temperatures, and tray card procedures
• Must understand how to read and execute the diet spreadsheets
• Removes food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area
• Performs dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assures that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures
• Cleans worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeps and mops floors as directed
• Carries soiled utensils, etc., to wash area
• Washes and cleans utensils as directed
• Returns clean utensils to proper storage areas
• Carries out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Must be able to use the current Diet Manual to resolve a diet issue in the absence of the Supervisor
• Works 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 Dietary Aide
• Assists 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
• Attends and participates in workshops, seminars, in-service training programs, etc., as directed
• Must be proficient in the use of the following equipment and the cleaning of this equipment: Blender, Toaster, Freezers, Oven & Range, Steam table, Refrigerators, Plate Warmer, Coffee Maker, Dishwasher, Garbage Disposal, Can Opener, and a Three Compartment Sink
• Other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor

Skills

Reading & writing English

Teamwork

Tools

Blender

Toaster

Oven & Range

Dishwasher

Job description

The Waters of Clifty Falls is a community-focused facility seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and dietary operations on-site. You will assist with meal setup, tray assembly, basic food preparation, and ensuring accurate portion control according to established diet guidelines.

The role requires good reading and comprehension of English, ability to follow instructions, and meticulous sanitation practices.