Dietary Aide

The primary purpose of your position is to provide assistance to all food functions as directed or instructed and in accordance with established food policies and procedures.

Delegation of Authority

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

Job Function

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.  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 an essential function of the position. 

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

·         Work with the Facility’s Dietitian and Food Services Director as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.

·         Ensure that all food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

·         Must adhere to all HIPAA requirements.

Food Service

·         Prepare and/or deliver to the nurses’ station at appropriate times of day: juice, applesauce and pudding for med passes.

·         Complete set up of resident meals trays according to specified diets (napkins, place mats, silverware, glassware, and appropriate condiment for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.)

·         Placing appropriate hot and cold food items on residents’ trays at mealtime according to menu, diet cards, or designated by the manager or cook.

·         Prepare sandwiches, juices, special and meal items according to diet cards, and place on trays at meal times.  Some items are but not limited to: peanut butter & jelly, meats sandwich, thickened milk, juice, coffee, tea, fruit, yogurt, and ginger ale.

·         Prepare and/or deliver food items for restorative program as designated by the policy posted on the juice refrigerator.

·         Deliver all meal trays to appropriate destinations on the nursing floor at appropriate times, retrieve trays at appropriate times, and collect any trays or dishware from floor before end of shift.

·         Must breakdown all trays and items on trays by putting through dish machine, putting items away in appropriate places, and restock machine with appropriate chemicals.

·         Must take out all trashcans after each meal, sweep, mop, and sanitize work areas according to checklists or as deemed appropriate by the supervisor or cook.

·         Must accept phone calls and requests from nursing staff and residents in an appropriate manner and fulfill requests in a timely manner.

·         Assist cook when needed.

·         Make authorized food substitutions.

·         Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.

Education

·         Not applicable.

Experience

·         None.  On-the-job training provided.

Specific Requirements

·         Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

·         Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

·         Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, the appearance of work areas, and perform regular inspections of food service areas for sanitation, order, safety and proper performance of assigned duties.

·         Must possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing food practices.