Dietary Aide

PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions and day-to-day activities of the Dietary Department as directed/instructed, in accordance with established dietary policies and sanitary procedures and in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines and regulations governing our facility, and as may be directed by the Administrator, and/or the Dietary Manager, to assure that quality nutritional services are provided on a daily basis, and that the Dietary Department is maintained in a clean, safe, and sanitary manner.

DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY

As the Dietary Aide, you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance, and served on a timely basis.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Keep work area clean and assist in daily and scheduled cleaning duties in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Assemble resident trays for Unit Dining Rooms, assuring that diet cards are followed and that trays are checked for accuracy prior to distribution.
• Assist in plating resident meals for Main Dining Room following resident order sheets using proper portion control
• Serve food or beverages to residents in Main Dining Room in a friendly and courteous manner.
• Assist in clearing dishes and utensils from tables and food carts.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures, assuring that tables and utensils are clean, reset, and readily available for next meal.
• Assist cook in food preparation, as needed.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, as instructed.
• Perform other duties that may become necessary, or as directed by your supervisor, department director, and/or the Administrator.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Must possess, as a minimum, a 10th grade education or the equivalent.
• None required. On-the-job training provided.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.
• Must be able to follow instructions.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions, concerning diet orders, recipes, and the mixing of cleaning and sanitizing compounds.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and maintain the appearance and sanitation of dietary work areas.
• Must be willing to work harmoniously with other personnel, as well as be willing to handle residents based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
• Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing dietary practices.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.
• Must possess sight/hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents and other personnel.
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.
• Must be able to relate to, and work with, ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people within the facility.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., a minimum of 25 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds, throughout the workday.
• File complaints/grievances with your supervisor.