Dietary Aide

The Dietary Aide performs designated work and cleaning routines for the dietary department and is accountable to the Dietary Manager. In the absence of the Dietary Manager the dietary aide is accountable to the cook.Duties: Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.Meet scheduled meal and snack times.Follow Federal and State long term care regulations and dietary department policies and procedures.Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.Assist in arranging tray cards, loading food carts and serving meals.Setting up dining room and serving residents.Wash and store dishes.Follow established reporting procedures.Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.Attend In-service educational programs.Follow defined safety codes while performing all duties.Follow defined infection control procedures.Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dietary Manager.Requirements:Can demonstrate the ability to relate to the needs of nursing home clients and have a genuine appreciation and interest in older people/special population.Must be able to speak, read and write English in a proficient, understandable manner.Will be physically able to perform all duties of the position.Must have patience, tact, and willingness to work with and communicate effectively with people no matter what level they are currently functioning.Must be able to work effectively with the public under all conditions.Will be able to meet the requirements of the criminal background check law.Qualifications/Education: The dietary aide will be a high school graduate and previous institutional dietary service experience is preferred. Ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray cards and work assignments.