Dietary Aide
About The Position
The Dietary Aide works under the direction of the Manager, Nutrition Services or Nutrition Services Supervisor, and coordinates with the Cook, Lead Hand, or Clerk. The role supports food service assembly, production, and distribution, with attention to portion and waste control, sanitation, safety, and adherence to menu and therapeutic specifications. The Dietary Aide maintains clean preparation, storage, and meal service areas; monitors food temperatures and the handling of leftovers; and performs cashier duties and related cash procedures. The position also assists with staff and student orientation, food preparation, meal service, catered functions, dishwashing, cleaning, supply and inventory tasks, and departmental quality-control activities. The Dietary Aide follows established procedures and applicable regulations, including safe work practices for relevant equipment and tasks.
Requirements
- Grade 10 (Manitoba Standards).
- Current Food Handler Training Certificate Level 1, or willingness to obtain it within six months.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint, as well as Internet applications and other information technology.
- Demonstrated dexterity, speed, and efficient work methods.
- Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to work independently.
- Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility to facilitate changes in techniques and procedures.
- Ability to display independent judgment.
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population.
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality.
- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food service assembly, production, and distribution, emphasizing portion control, waste control, sanitation, and safety.
- Ensure food preparation and service follow approved menus and therapeutic or texture-modified diet specifications.
- Maintain preparation, storage, and meal service areas in clean and sanitary condition.
- Monitor food temperatures and ensure leftovers are properly labeled, dated, stored, used, or discarded, including maintenance of hazardous food samples.
- Operate the cash register and complete related cash procedures.
- Assist with training and orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
- Remain familiar with diets, reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
- Make client menu changes as directed and in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager, or Registered Dietitian.
- Prepare foods such as toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages as directed.
- Assemble and serve meals according to portion standards and serving guidelines for tray, dining room, or cafeteria service.
- Deliver food carts and trays to designated areas and collect soiled trays and dishes.
- Set, clear, clean, and sanitize dining room tables.
- Prepare and deliver items for catered functions.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in accordance with sanitation standards.
- Clean Nutrition Services areas and equipment according to cleaning schedules and follow safe work procedures.
- Ensure relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
- Check, order, receive, monitor, and unpack supplies as directed; maintain par stock levels in designated areas.
- Assist with inventory procedures and departmental quality-control audits and procedures.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
High school or GED
