Dietary Aide

Full Time 4 on 3 off rotation 12:30-9:00pmPOSITION:The Dietary Aide is to assist the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:Set-up trays with proper dishes, glasses, cups and eating utensils for meals to be served including correct assistive feeding devices as indicated on the tray cardPrepare hot and cold foods and beverages for residents' meals as assigned by the Cook or Dietary Services Supervisor, following recipes and posted menus, for both regular, modified and therapeutic dietsServe food for meal delivery:Read tray card. Check carefully for allergies, food likes/dislikes, specific instructionsPlace on trayCorrect type and amount of beveragesCorrect type of food and texture as ordered by the diet with attention to serving modified and therapeutic dietsCorrect portion controlAdd correct condiments, i.e., salt, pepper, sugar, butter, etcSpecial requested itemsRecheck items on tray with tray card to insure resident receives correct dietAssist with social dining/meal service if requiredPrepare nourishmentsClean food preparation utensils, dishes, and preparation areas after useFollow posted cleaning schedule utilizing proper proceduresPractice infection control policies and procedures of the department and facilityPractice safety policies and procedures of the department and facilityReact appropriately to emergencies and disaster situationsBe courteous, considerate and cooperative when communicating with all facility personnel, residents and publicAttend in-service education and staff meetings as requiredQUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:High School graduate or equivalent preferred Experience in working in kitchen of communities or institutions that provide meals to large groups of people on a daily basis is preferred