Dietary Aide PRN

Job Objective/ Summary

The responsibility of a Dietary Aide is to help prepare and deliver the food to residents.

Essential Functions

• Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed.
• Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
• Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions.
• Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments.
• Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled.
• Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished.
• Monitor food preparation or serving techniques to ensure that proper procedures are followed.
• Record hot/cold and refrigerator temperatures.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of all dining room and nourishment refrigerators.
• Stock the dining rooms using first in/first out “FIFO,” discarding any out of date items and making sure all items in refrigerators are properly covered and dated if opened.
• Maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the delivery tray carts.
• Adhere to The Estates at Carpenters’ policies and procedures, including those covering privacy and security in compliance with HIPAA regulations, and codes of conduct. Maintain confidentiality and respects resident’s privacy at all times in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Demonstrates the values of The Estates at Carpenters: integrity, stewardship, compassion, community, excellence, dignity, and service.
• Attends and participates in orientation, training and educational activities as required.
• Dresses appropriately, following appropriate dress and uniform policies and guidelines.
• Must be able to maintain consistent attendance as per job requirements and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.