Dietary Aide Primary Responsibilities

Full-time

The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance with daily functions of the Dietary Department and to maintain a clean, safe work environment for all resident meals in accordance to the facility, OBRA, Federal State and other regulatory expectations.

Dietary Aide Essential Functions

• Dietary Aides will prepare and portion food items following recipes and menus
• Being involved in try set up and delivery of meals
• Putting away stock on delivery days
• Dietary Aides will wash and store all pots, pans, dishes and utensils as well as sweep and mop floors and any other assigned special cleaning
• Maintaining the confidentiality of all residents and their care to ensure resident rights and privacy are protected at all times
• Ensure the dietary work areas are maintained in a clean and sanitary manner
• Perform other duties as assigned

Dietary Aide Qualifications

• Have an understanding of the safe dietary procedures and the geriatric community
• Willingness to work for the best interest of the residents and facility
• Ability to work as part of a team and partnering with other departments
• A high school diploma or GED is preferred but not required
• Some Dietary experience is preferred