What are the responsibilities and job description for the DIET AIDE position at WINDSOR NURSING HOME?
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
- 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
- Clean worktables, 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,
- 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 before distribution.
- Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
- Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available
- 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
- Ensure department is clean and safe by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies
- 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
- 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.