Dietary Aide

Rest Haven Health and Rehab • Ripley, MS

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed.

Requirements

• Work with the facility’s dietary manager and dietitian as necessary and implement recommendations.
• Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed according to facility policies.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals that are tasty and appetizing in appearance.
• Assist in serving meals as necessary and on a timely basis.
• Serve food according to established portion and control procedures.
• Work in various line functions as assigned.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties as assigned.
• Clean worktables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, dishes, glass, etc. to wash area.
• Return clean utensils to proper storage areas.
• Wash and clean utensils as directed.
• Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc. as instructed.
• Assist cook in preparing meals.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, dishes, glasses, etc. are ready for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc. and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc. as instructed.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, parties, etc.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed