Dietary Aide

Legacy Nursing and Rehabilitation•Plaquemine, LA

12d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide maintains a sanitized supply of dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other items needed for timely meal preparation. The role supports kitchen cleanliness, food preparation and service, sanitation, and safe food storage. The position may also assist the Dietary Cook, prepare meal trays and beverages, and temporarily cover other dietary duties when needed. The Dietary Aide follows facility procedures, applicable state and federal regulations, and the facility dress code. The role also requires professional communication, confidentiality, compliance with HIPAA and Legacy policies, and accurate clocking of all working and training hours. Duties may be adjusted according to facility needs.

Requirements

Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
Freedom from the use and effects of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Individuals found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care-related setting are ineligible for employment in this position.
High school diploma preferred.
Long-term care setting experience preferred but not required.
No certifications, licenses, or registrations required.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma.
Experience in a long-term care setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain sanitized dishes, utensils, pots, pans, and other supplies at appropriate levels for meal preparation.
Help keep the kitchen clean and orderly, including sanitizing food carts, dishwashing counters, equipment, utensils, work areas, storage areas, and serving areas.
Process dirty dishes promptly by scraping, stacking, loading, washing, unloading, and storing tableware and utensils according to instructions.
Assist with food preparation, meal substitutions, snacks, supplements, special-event food items, and meal trays with proper portions and labels as needed.
Follow recipes to preserve nutritional value and avoid waste.
Label and store opened or used food items appropriately; assist with unpacking, dating, and rotating food and supplies.
Record temperatures of food, refrigerators, freezers, and beverage dispensers as instructed.
Prepare utensils, beverages, and meal trays according to menus, recipes, and tray cards; clean beverage dispensers according to manufacturer instructions.
Identify and correct safety hazards and maintain the kitchen according to applicable state and federal regulations and standards.
Follow facility regulations and dress code, including requirements such as hairnets, aprons, and non-slip shoes.
Work beyond normal hours for special events and temporarily in other dietary positions when necessary.
Represent the facility professionally and communicate courteously with residents, families, coworkers, and vendors.
Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, and employee information and comply with HIPAA requirements.
Clock in and out for all working and training hours; do not work off the clock.
Maintain compliance with Legacy's Compliance program and plan and adhere to its Code of Conduct and Dress Code.
May assist in training other dietary personnel.