Dietary Aide

Objective

Performs a variety of tasks usually not requiring cooking skills in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to patients in the nursing center and other special events.

Food Preparation/Production Responsibilities

• Assists cook as directed by the food service director

• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures

• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages

• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The dietary aide candidate will have good verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to read and understand English for business necessity.

• Basic understanding of sanitation, organization and safety.

• Prior experience in food service preferred.

• Prior experience in long-term care preferred.

• Must be at least 18 years old.