Dietary Aide

Campbell Street•Bettendorf, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide provides an efficient dining experience and first-class customer service. The role assists residents during scheduled mealtimes, ensuring they receive items appropriate to their dietary needs. Dietary Aides help maintain food and equipment safety, including recording temperatures, and keep the kitchen and dietary equipment clean and sanitized. The position requires attention to detail and a pleasant, respectful manner toward residents, staff, visitors, and coworkers.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, or be currently in school.
Able to read, write, understand, and communicate in English at a minimum of 8th-grade proficiency.
Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Remove soiled dishes left over from previous shifts.
Prepare and provide ice water according to established procedures.
Refill salt, pepper, and sugar shakers as needed.
Prepare milk pitchers and cold juices.
Help serve meals and fill drink glasses.
Clean counters and tabletops, and pick up dishes and utensils.
Return soiled dishes and utensils to the kitchen and load the dishwasher.
Pick up paper and trash from the floor.
Check the supply of coffee cups at the service window and replenish it when needed.
Check windows, ledges, sills, refrigerators, milk coolers, ice machines, coffee urns, and tables for cleanliness.
Follow the cleaning schedule and check daily for assigned routine-cleaning jobs.
Maintain a pleasant attitude toward residents, staff, visitors, and coworkers.
Develop personal performance and adapt work habits as the position requires.
Respect residents’ rights and comply with the Adult Abuse Policy.
Comply with laws regulating Protected Health Information.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager, Head Cook, or Administrator.