What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietary Aide- 4-8pm & Weekends position at Premier Healthcare, LLC?
The Diet Aide completes tasks within the Food Service Department related to meal preparation and service for residents, staff, and families as well as maintaining sanitation of the department. The Diet Aide reports to the Food Service Director. In the absence of the Food Service Director the Diet Aide is accountable to the Food Service Supervisor, Dietitian, or Cook.
Dietary Aide Qualifications:
Dietary Aide Qualifications:
- The Diet Aide will be a high school graduate or equivalent.
- Prior institutional food service experience is preferred but not necessary.
- The ability to read, understand and follow recipe directions, diet orders, tray tickets and work assignments is necessary.
- The position requires a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Numerical ability is necessary for recipe preparation and proper measuring of cleaning agents and chemicals.
- Food motor coordination and manual dexterity are required for various work routines such as preparing food items, serving trays, handling soiled dishes, operating equipment and cleaning work areas.
- The Diet Aide will be able and willing to work flexible hours, such as during emergency situations.
- The Diet Aide must be patient and tolerant toward residents, staff and family members.
- Stands and walks continuously throughout the day.
- Reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment.
- Must be able to work with chemicals and cleaning agents.
- Must be free from infections or diseases.
- Exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, steam tables, dish-washing equipment.
- Must be able to lift and/or carry 50-75 pounds.
Salary : $21
