What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Dietary Aide position at Hudson Pointe Rehab and Nursing Center?
Performs a wide range of duties involved with preparing and/or serving foods and beverages in a healthcare environment. May perform such duties as preparing salad items, hot foods, and/or cold foods, and/or assisting in the preparation of bakery items. Assist in cleaning work areas, equipment, utensils. Assist in the set up, and service; and collection of garbage/trash; as appropriate to the area of operation. May serve food to patients/residents.
Prepare food items such as fruits, vegetables and meats by cutting, dicing and slicing them
- Assist in preparing dishes for patients following instructions for each patient
- Put together meals for patients keeping in mind allowed nutritional values
- Follow instructions for meal preparations for patients with food allergies and make sure to omit any ingredient that may cause gastronomical trouble
- Prepare food trays with items such as plates, flatware, napkins, and condiments
- Apportion food items correctly and following accompanying diet lists
- Place trays in pushcarts and physically push them through facility to assigned floors
- Serve trays to patients by placing them on tables and assisting them in partaking of their food
- Places items, such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays
- Collect food trays and dirty dishes and cart them back to the kitchen for washing
- Assist in washing and drying dishware, glassware, and flatware
- Coordinate with laundry services to ensure that clean napkins and tray liners are available constantly
- May record amount and types of special food items served to patients
- Handle kitchen garbage disposal activities by placing trash in appropriate receptacles
