Dietary Aide

Advanced Health Care of Nashville•Nashville, TN

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide I position plays a crucial role in assisting in the preparation and serving nutritious and appetizing meals for our guests, ensuring they receive high-quality dining experiences that meet their dietary needs and preferences.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current certification from nationally recognized food service and safety accrediting body.
Any previous experience in a Commercial Kitchen, Restaurant, or Dishwashing is required.
Basic knowledge of food safety regulations, sanitation practices, and dietary guidelines.
Ability to follow written and oral directions
Time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate and interact in a professional manner with residents, staff, and visitors.
Commitment to providing excellent customer service to residents and their families.
Ability to maintain composure and manage stress in the workplace.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Must be free from infections, open wounds and communicable diseases.

Responsibilities

Assist in the preparation of food, garnishes, snacks and beverages following approved menus, and procedures.
Coordinate with the cook to serve meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures policies and procedures are followed at all times.
Follow menu extensions and portion control guidelines, monitor and record temperatures to reduce waste.
Assist daily with kitchen cleaning, dish washing and storage according to the assigned cleaning schedule.
Monitor temperatures of equipment daily and notify the supervisor when temperatures are out of range.
Bussing the dining areas and setting up the dining room prior to each meal, assuming responsibility for the dining room being clean and presentable.
Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, including food preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health department regulations.
Maintain the nourishment room in a clean, organized and sanitary manner.
Work cooperatively with dietary staff, including supervisor, cooks, dishwashers and Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), to assist during meals service, report resident concerns and promote resident satisfaction.
Understand and follow all facility policies and procedures, including infection control protocols, safety regulations and quality assurance measures related to food service operations.
Participate in regular in-servicing, training programs and educational opportunities to enhance skills, food safety knowledge, and professional development.
Perform all other duties as requested by management.