Dietary Aides

Sylvan Shores Health & Wellness•La Porte, TX

About The Position

The Dietary Aide supports the effective operation of the community’s kitchen by maintaining a properly sanitized and sufficient stock of dishes and assisting the cook with meal preparation to ensure the orderly flow of kitchen systems. The role serves meals and snacks, supports dining-room service, and ensures orders match physicians’ diet orders.

Requirements

Ability to understand and follow instructions in English.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to perform simple arithmetic and understand measurements and conversions.
Ability to plan, organize, and set up trays and plates according to diet orders and interpret specifications and standards.
Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors, and peers.
Empathy for the elderly.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
Previous experience in nursing home food service.

Responsibilities

Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
Serve meals in the health center pantries.
Set up tables in the health center dining rooms and break them down after meals.
Transport hot and cold foods to and from the health center pantries.
Transport required non-food items to and from the health center pantries.
Wash silverware, glassware, and china in pantry dish machines according to regulations.
Provide health center snacks and supplements according to diet orders.
Maintain stock and sanitation levels in dining-room coffee and juice machines.
Set tables and maintain workstations in proper order.
Take orders and provide service and requested items graciously and courteously.
Clear dishes from tables during and after meal service.
Answer pertinent questions about menu items.
Ensure orders match physicians’ diet orders.