Dietary Aide

Job description

Description JOB TITLE: DIETARY AIDE: JOB CODE: 100: DEPARTMENT: NURSING: FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT: REPORTS TO: DIETARY MANAGER: JOB SUMMARY: The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals. Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions. Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets in line with our established policies and procedures, and, as may be directed by the Food Services Manager or Cook, to ensure that quality food service is provided at all times. Prepares and delivers food and trays, wash dishes and cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - The Dietary Aide must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally and must be a team player who works well with others. - Ability to read, speak and understand English, follow directions and complete tasks. - Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving. - Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance. - Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods. - General knowledge and understanding of nutrition. - Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food t...