Dietary Aide

Grand Terrace

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Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions


* Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommend changes as required.


* Ensure 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 working rapport with inter-department personnel, as well as with 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


* Participate in and assist departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.


* Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, in-service programs, 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 to proper storage areas.



* 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 instructed.


* 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 dishwashing area.


* Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.

Safety and Sanitation


* Prepare food, etc., in accordance with sanitary regulations as well as with out established policies and procedures.


* Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.


* Follow established Infection Control and Universal Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.


* Ensure that the department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.


* Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to your supervisor immediately.


* Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor on the shift in which they occur.


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