Dietary Aide
About The Position
The Dietary Aide follows department procedures for storing dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment, and ensures food in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage is labeled and dated. The role oversees proper food handling and food utilization to prevent contamination, maintain quality, and reduce costs. The Dietary Aide may suggest menu or recipe changes to use leftovers and other supplies, cleans food-service equipment and kitchen and food-storage areas, and maintains and records food temperatures according to established policy. The position also assists with tray-line setup, assembles trays according to planned menus, tray tickets, portion requirements, resident preferences, and diet orders within established schedules, and checks trays for accuracy during service.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- 1–3 months of related experience or training.
- Knowledge of special diets.
Nice To Haves
- Skilled Nursing Facility experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Follow department procedures for storing dishes, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Ensure food in refrigerators, freezers, and dry storage is labeled and dated.
- Oversee proper food handling and utilization to prevent contamination, increase quality, and reduce cost.
- Suggest menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
- Clean food-service equipment, the kitchen, and food-storage areas.
- Maintain proper food temperatures during preparation and service.
- Record food temperatures according to established policy.
- Assist with setup of the tray line.
- Assemble trays according to planned menus and tray tickets, stated portions, resident food preferences, and diet orders, within established time schedules.
- Assist in checking trays for accuracy during service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
