Dietary Aide - Oakland

PIONEER HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT•Pontiac, MI

14h

About The Position

The Dietary Aide prepares and plates meals that meet facility residents’ nutritional needs in a safe, resident-focused manner. The role supports meal service and kitchen operations, including preparing food according to menus, standardized recipes, diet orders, resident preferences, and applicable guidelines. It also involves maintaining kitchen and dining-area cleanliness, monitoring food inventory, following posted schedules, protecting patient information, and completing required training and other duties assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Must be able to read, write, and understand English.
Must have interpersonal and communication skills to work effectively with residents and their families and communicate dietary preferences and needs.
Must be able to gather resident dietary preferences and relay accurate information to professional staff.
Must be able to work effectively in a team-oriented environment and also work independently.
Walking, standing, heavy lifting, and bending are required for most of the shift.

Nice To Haves

Proven experience as a dietary aide preferred.
Customer service experience appreciated.
Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines preferred.
Skill in preparing plates and trays in accordance with dietary guidelines.
Friendly demeanor and good communication skills.
Six months of Dietary Aide experience in long-term care preferred.
Current ServSafe certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist with meal preparation in accordance with applicable guidelines and regulations.
Review production sheets to determine the types and quantities of food to prepare.
Plate food and assemble trays according to diet orders and resident preferences listed on meal tickets.
Prepare meals and trays according to planned menus and standardized recipes, using sanitary practices to maintain quality and minimize waste.
Review menus to identify foods required for therapeutic diets before food preparation.
Discuss menu or product issues with management and obtain approval before making changes.
Stock ingredients, monitor inventory, and notify the manager when stock is low.
Clean and sanitize food stations; wash dishes, cooking vessels, and silverware.
Clean dishes and cookware and clean the kitchen between meals as needed.
Break down, drain, and clean the dish machine at the end of each shift.
Empty, clean, and reline garbage cans during the shift.
Assist with daily and weekly cleaning and sanitizing of the kitchen and dining areas, including assigned work areas, refrigerators, freezers, ice machine, stoves, ovens, and storage areas.
Sweep and mop the kitchen floor before leaving at the end of the shift.
Follow department work and break schedules as posted.
Maintain confidentiality of patient information in compliance with policies and regulations.
Complete mandatory facility training in a timely manner.
Perform other duties assigned by management.