Holly Dietary Aide

• 401k Match
• Competitive Wages
• Great Team
  
• 6 Paid Holidays
  
• 120 Hours PTO
  
• Medical, Dental, Vision

Position Summary:

Food and Nutrition aide is responsible for providing food service to residents, guests, and employees

under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed and in

accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. They assist in the cleaning and

organization of the kitchen.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and serve salads and desserts using standardized recipes.

• Set up trays quickly and accurately in a neat and attractive arrangement according to posted

menu at food stations on central tray line.

• Place foods, condiments, serving containers, dishes, silverware, etc., appropriate to meal and

resident preferences on trays.

• Carefully follow directions in serving modified diets, adhering to mealtime schedules, and

following standardized recipes and methods of preparation. Adheres to specified portion

controls.

• Deliver cart with food trays to resident areas and assist with tray distribution, as required.

• Return food carts from resident areas to the dishwashing area. Clear trays and wash soiled

dishware.

• Prepare appropriate snacks or special nourishments according to specifications and ensure

delivery at proper time.

• Maintain good personal hygiene and adhere to uniform requirements. Wear hairnet or hair

cap in food service areas.

• Clean work areas and equipment such as counter tops, steam table, coffee urn, and

refrigerators.

• Know and report potential sanitation safety hazards in the kitchen, dining room or other areas

to the Director of Food and Nutrition Services, and equipment malfunctions to the

Environmental Services Manager.

• Transport garbage to outdoor receptacle as needed.

• Adhere to Standard Precautions and facility Infection Control policies and procedures.

• Adhere to the dietary cleaning schedules.

• Maintain courteous, tactful, and helpful manner when dealing with residents, staff, and

visitors.

• Adhere to patient rights and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.

• Store food items and supplies appropriately.

• Attend staff meetings and in-service trainings as required.

• Perform other duties and functions as required.