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, and safety. The Dietary Aide follows menu and therapeutic specifications, maintains clean preparation, storage, and meal service areas, monitors serving temperatures and leftover handling, and operates a cash register and performs related cash procedures. The position also supports meal preparation and service for clients, including therapeutic and texture-modified diets; delivers food carts and trays; cleans dining areas and dishes; prepares catering items; maintains equipment and supplies; and assists with training, inventory, and departmental quality control. This is an indefinite-term position that may end with 24 hours’ notice of the current incumbent’s return.
Requirements
- Grade 10 education under 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, 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.
- Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food service assembly, production, and distribution, following portion-control, waste-control, sanitation, and safety practices.
- Ensure food preparation follows approved menus and therapeutic specifications, including therapeutic and texture-modified diets.
- Make client menu changes as directed in consultation with the Nutrition Services Supervisor, Manager, or Registered Dietitian.
- Assist with food preparation, including toast, cereal, nourishments, salads, cold food preparation, sandwiches, desserts, and beverages.
- Assemble and serve client 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.
- Perform cashier duties and related cash procedures.
- Wash dishes, pots, pans, and utensils in accordance with sanitation standards.
- Clean Nutrition Services areas and equipment according to cleaning schedules and maintain sanitary conditions.
- Follow established safe work procedures and ensure relevant equipment is clean and operating efficiently.
- Label, date, store, or discard leftovers appropriately, including maintaining hazardous food samples.
- 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.
- Assist with training and/or orientation of Nutrition Services staff and students.
- Maintain familiarity with diets, reference materials, and technical terms used in Nutrition Services.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
