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DIET AIDE

NORTHAMPTON MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS INC
Northampton, MA Full Time
POSTED ON 2/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed / instructed and in

accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions :

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

  • Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as

required.

  • Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
  • Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
  • Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and
  • procedures.

  • Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators / freezers, etc.
  • Sweep and mop floors as directed.
  • Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.
  • Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
  • Wash and clean utensils as directed.
  • Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment,
  • supplies, etc.

  • Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
  • Assist cook in preparing meals.
  • Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
  • Obtain food supplies for next meal.
  • Assist in checking diet trays after distribution.
  • Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
  • Perform dishwashing / cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available
  • for next meal.

  • Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
  • Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
  • Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.
  • Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures
  • when performing daily tasks.

  • Ensure department is clean and safe by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies
  • are maintained.

  • Report all hazardous conditions / equipment and accidents to supervisor immediately.
  • Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all
  • times.

  • Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
  • Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
  • Report missing / illegible labels or MSDSs to supervisor.
  • Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.
  • Qualifications :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent.
  • Working Conditions

    While performing duties of this job the employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of resident

    conditions and elements. The noise level is moderate. Must be able to detect environmental

    odors, tolerate cold, heat, and will have frequent contact with water.

    Moves intermittently during working hours. Is subject to frequent interruptions.

    Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies / personnel, etc., under all

    conditions and circumstances. Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family

    members, etc. Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department

    supervisors. Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily,

    when necessary. Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather,

    evacuation, post-disaster, etc.). Attends and participates in continuing educational programs. Is

    subject to injury from falls, burns, odors, etc., throughout the work day, and to reactions from

    dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants.

    Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and

    Hepatitis B viruses. Maintains a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for

    dietary services / activities. May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous

    chemicals.

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