What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide position at Belhaven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Located: 11401 S. Oakley Ave., Chicago, IL 60643
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures, federal and state governmental regulations, and facility policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Serves meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance at designated meal times
- Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed
- Assists in checking diet trays before distribution
- Assists in serving meals
- Prepares and delivers snacks, etc., as instructed
- Delivers food carts, trays to designated areas
- Executing diet spreadsheets
- Cleans work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers etc.
- Washes and cleans utensils as directed
- Works with the facility’s dietitian/Dietary Supervisor as necessary and implement recommended changes as required
- Ensures that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies
- Ensures that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available
- Assist in inventorying and storing incoming food, supplies, etc. as necessary
- Participates in and assists in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary
- Other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor
- Prepares food etc. in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with our established policies and procedures
