Dietary Aide

COMMONWEALTH CARE OF ROANOKE•Petersburg, VA

13d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with preparing and serving meals and snacks, maintaining a clean, safe environment, and ensuring that all service ware is cleaned and sanitized following each meal.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Able to understand and follow directions.
Good interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with food preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists with portioning of cold food items and beverages.
Prepares and labels between meal snacks and delivers nourishment kitchen stock.
Assists with meal set up and delivery.
Washes and sanitizes all service ware using infection control procedures.
Maintains a clean and safe work environment. Follows assigned cleaning schedule.
Complies with established food handling regulations including dietary policies and procedures, local health department instructions, and federal standards.
Works cooperatively with dietary staff and other Center personnel.
Reports safety and equipment issues to the Director, Maintenance Director, or Administrator.
Fulfills in-service training requirements in a timely manner using Silver Chair program.
Attends in-service, department, or Center meetings as directed.
Treats residents, staff, and visitors with respect.
Reports illness and symptoms to Director of Dietary Services promptly.
Performs other duties as assigned.