Dietary Staff

 DIETARY AIDE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Universal Precautions Apply

NAME:                                                                                       DATE OF HIRE:                                           

DEPARTMENT ASSIGNED:                                                  SUPERVISOR:                                                 

SHIFT ASSIGNMENT:                                                            DUTY HOURS:                                              

 PURPOSE OF YOUR JOB POSITION

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed, in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Every effort has been made to keep your job description as complete as possible.   However, it in no way states or implies that they are the only duties you will be required to perform.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE FUNCTIONS

Assure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed.

PERSONNEL FUNCTIONS

Develop and maintain a good work rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.

Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.

STAFF DEVELOPMENT

Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, etc., as directed.

DIETARY SERVICE

Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.

Assist in serving meals as necessary, and on a timely basis.

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.

Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Clean work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.

Sweep and mop floors as directed.

Carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area.

Return clean utensils, etc., to wash area.

Wash and clean utensils as directed.

Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazardous equipment, supplies, etc.

Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as directed.

May assist cook in preparing meals.

Distribute and collect menus as necessary.

Obtain food supplies for next meal.

Assist in checking diet trays before distribution.

Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.

Serve food in dining room as instructed.

Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures.  Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.

Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dish washing area.

Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

SAFETY AND SANITATION

Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations, as well as our policies and procedures.

Assure that safety regulations are followed at all times by all personnel.

Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures.

Assure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such duties/services.

Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to the Dietary Manager or Assistant immediately.

Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies.

Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.

Dispose of food waste in accordance with established policies.

EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY FUNCTIONS

Assure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.

Assist in inventory and storing in-coming food, supplies, etc., as necessary.

RESIDENTS’ RIGHTS

Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information.

MISCELLANEOUS

Make only authorized substitutions.

Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I have read the above job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position of Dietary Aide and agree to abide by the requirements set forth and will perform all duties and responsibilities to the best of my ability.   I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.  

If age 17, be aware that there are limitations within your job according to FSLA.  In this position, you are not able to operate/clean, etc. a power driven meat processing machine or bakery machine and may have other restrictions as decided by your supervisor.  Once you are age 18, you will not have these limitations/restrictions and will receive training on any power driven machinery.   For more information, please visit this link https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/field-assistance-bulletins/2011-3.

I further understand that my employment is at-will and thereby understand that my employment can be terminated at-will by the facility or myself and such termination can be made with or without notice.

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