Dietary Aide Jobs

About The Position

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 cooperatively with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisors, and peers.
• Empathy for elderly people.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in nursing home food service is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare therapeutic desserts and salads as required.
• Serve meals in the health center pantries.
• Set up tables in health center dining rooms and break them down after meals.
• Transport hot and cold foods to and from health center pantries.
• Transport required non-food items to and from health center pantries.
• Wash silverware, glassware, and china in pantry dish machines in accordance with 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 relevant questions about menu items.
• Ensure orders match physicians’ diet orders.