Dietary Aide

POSITION SUMMARY:

To provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed and instructed in accordance with established federal, state, and local dietary regulations, policies, and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the preparation and service of food.
• Know and use portion control procedures.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning.
• Assist in dish and utensil washing and cleaning, including gathering soiled items and placing clean items in proper storage areas.
• Assist in checking all trays/plates for completion while ensuring accuracy of menu and diet preferences.
• Ensure proper storage of foods; ensure that all food storage, preparation, and distribution areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner and that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained and arranged.
• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with established universal precautions and sanitary, safety, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Promptly report all hazardous conditions, equipment, accidents, and incidents to the activities and food service director and/or administration.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensure resident, patient, visitor, and employee safety while performing all duties and responsibilities.
• Maintain resident and patient confidentiality.
• Know and comply with residents' rights rules.
• Treat residents, patients, visitors, and coworkers with kindness, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Attend and participate in orientation, training, mandatory education, in-services, staff meetings, and education courses as instructed to further improve knowledge and skills.
• Promote teamwork; encourage others to work to the best of their ability; assist with training of new coworkers if needed.
• Have a positive attitude; be willing to accept change; follow facility rules, regulations, and job assignments; accept corrective criticism professionally, perform well with minimum supervision; cooperate with supervisor(s) and exhibit respect at all times; speak well of the job and the hospital.
• Limit absences, tardiness, and frequent schedule change requests; provide timely absence requests; take allotted breaks; be flexible and willing to come in when needed.
• Follow company dress code.