Dietary Aide

Summary

• Position Summary
  • The Dietary Aide performs a wide variety of duties related to patient meal service function.
• Education
  • High School Diploma - Preferred
• Experience
  • 1-2 Years Foodservice or institutional food preparation/service - Preferred
• License & Certification
  • None Required
• Core Job Functions
  • Trays and nourishments are delivered to patients following established patient identifier procedures. Nourishments are stocked on patient units using par system as assigned, rotating stock and discarding outdated products.
  • Stocks and prepares work station prior to meal service. Accurately assembles meal tray using standard procedures and portions. Cleans and restocks work station following meal service.
  • Sets up assigned position according to procedure. Handles dishes and silver using approved chemicals and following appropriate infection control procedures. Properly stores clean dishware and utensils for next meal period.
  • Food is accurately prepared, portioned, covered and labeled for each diet according to standardized recipes. Safe food handling procedures are followed.