Dietary Aide AL

PruittHealth • Winston-Salem, NC

8h

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists with food preparation according to established procedural guidelines and as directed by the Dietary Manager or supervisor. The role follows facility procedures for storing, serving, and transporting food and supplies, and is responsible for cleaning, sanitizing, and properly maintaining equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

• Previous food service and/or food preparation experience.
• Long-term care dietary experience.

Responsibilities

• Follow diet orders and NPO diet orders.
• Assist the cook with preparing meals, desserts, snacks, salads, and other dishes for patients and residents.
• Follow proper food-handling processes, procedures, and policies.
• Deliver trays to patients and residents on the halls.
• Deliver and serve meals, food, and beverages to patients and residents in the dining area.
• Prepare and serve between-meal nourishment, such as sandwiches, according to procedural guidelines.
• Offer menu substitutions and record them according to procedural guidelines.
• Follow procedures for serving partner meals.
• Communicate with patients, residents, clients, and family members in a warm, friendly, and approachable manner; respond to expressed concerns with a helpful and caring demeanor and answer questions professionally when appropriate.
• Clean, sanitize, and properly maintain equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED