Diet Aide

General Purpose


* The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift.

He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties


* Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.


* Set up meal trays.


* Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.


* Assist with serving the different meals.


* Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.


* Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.


* Operate dishwasher.


* Prepare nourishments and snacks.


* Sweep and mop kitchen.


* Carry out trash and garbage.


* Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.


* To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.


* Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.


* Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.


* Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.


* Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements


* This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications


* Education and/or Experience
+ High school diploma or equivalent.


* Language Skills
+ Ability to read technical procedures.
+ Ability to read and follow recipes.
+ Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.


* Mathematical Skills
+ Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.


* Reasoning Ability
+ Ability to solve practical problems.
+ Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.


* Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations
+ Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands


* Standing and /or walking very frequently.


* Sitting occasionally.


* Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.


* Talking and /or hearing very frequently.


* Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.


* Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.


* Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.


* Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment


* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


* The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Additional Information


* Nothing in this job specification restricts management's r...