Dietary Aide

Dietary Aide Position Summary: The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. Assists in some aspects of food preparation.

Job Type:

Full-time & Part-time

Dietary Aide Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

1.         Reports at assigned time, in uniform, ready for duty;

2.         Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;

3.         Operates equipment in a safe manner;

4.         Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to department supervisor;

5.         Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from customer area;

6.         Sets up trays for meals/works tray line position;

7.         Processes soiled trays, dishes and utensils from carts through dishwasher;

8.         Controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwasher;

9.         Returns clean items to appropriate places;

10.     Assists in the serving of food on the tray line;

11.     Washes pots, pans and other equipment as necessary;

12.     Maintains cleanliness and sanitation through entire work areas;

13.     Performs daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures; Scrubs and mops floors, cleans and sanitizes equipment;

14.     Stocks food and paper goods in the storeroom area;

15.     Prepares snacks and beverages from between-meal service to customers;

16.     Prepares nutritional supplements and tube feeding products and delivers to customer areas;

17.     Reports malfunctioning equipment to the Food Service Director;

18.     Dietary Aide Puts Customer Service First: Ensures that customers and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals’ needs and rights;

19.     Performs other duties as requested.