About the Role
The Dietary Aide assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals, utilizing protective gear and following established policies and procedures to ensure quality food service. Responsibilities include preparing and delivering food and trays, washing dishes, and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen according to health standards.
Responsibilities
- Assists the Cook in the preparation and service of meals.
- Utilizes protective gear in all appropriate functions.
- Places prepared food on plates/trays in accordance with tray tickets.
- Prepares and delivers food and trays.
- Washes dishes.
- Cleans and sanitizes kitchen according to health standards.
- Maintains a neat, clean, well-groomed appearance.
- Maintains records and completes reports as required.
Requirements
- Must be detail-oriented, well-groomed, act professionally, and be a team player.
- Ability to read, speak, and understand English, follow directions, and complete tasks.
- Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
- Dependable, with experience working in facilities utilizing quantity food production methods.
- General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
- Ability to read and accurately apply requirements of food tray cards.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety/sanitation requirements and procedures.
- Ability to interact positively with residents, clients, and other personnel and the public.
- Must be able to work around food and cleaning products.
- Must be able to lift/carry a maximum of 30 pounds, push/pull a maximum of 50 pounds, stand, sit, bend and walk for extended periods of time.
Skills
- Written communication skills
- Oral communication skills
Location
- Clinical
Work Type
- As assigned, including some weekends, evenings and holidays
Education Level
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Required to successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days
- Specialized training in foodservice is desirable
About the Company
- Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity
- Caraday Healthcare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.
