Dietary Aide/Servers

Job Description

Department

Food and Nutrition Services

Reports to

Dietary Manager, Administrator or Executive Director

Reporting to this position

None

Job Classification

 Department Staff

Position Purpose

Provide assistance in all food functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

1. High School diploma is preferred
2. Must be 18 years old to be considered for Cook position
3. Current food handler permit

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The dietary aide works with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required.  Performs other duties, as assigned.

Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

The dietary aide assists with the service and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchen per established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils and dishes.

Prepares and delivers snacks as directed.

 Assigned Tasks

1. Serves meals in accordance to established portion control procedures.
2. Serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance.
3. Serves meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
4. Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned to include work tables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordance to established policies and procedures.
5. Sweep and mops floors as directed.
6. Washes and cleans utensils, dishes and cooking items according to established policies and procedures.
7. Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry and free of hazards.
8. Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
9. Collects and distributes menus as instructed.
10. Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas.
11. Removes food carts, food trays from dining rooms to dishwashing area for cleaning.

Additional Tasks

1. Treats all residents with dignity and respect.  Promotes and protects all residents’ rights.
2. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.  Complies with standards of business conduct, and state/federal regulations and guidelines.
3. Follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures at all times to protect residents and themselves.
4. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications.
5. Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel.  Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or compliance officer.
6. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of