Dietary Aide

Department Dining Services Reports to Director of Dining Services Reporting to this position None Job Classification Department Staff Position Purpose Prepares food in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, with established policies and procedures. Major Duties and Responsibilities The dietary aide works with the facility’s Dietitian/Director of Food Services as necessary and implements recommended changes as required. Performs other duties as assigned. Ensures that food procedures are followed in accordance with established policies.

The dietary aide assists with the service and delivery of food trays to designated areas, cleaning of the kitchen per established protocols, and proper washing and cleaning of food utensils and dishes. Prepares and delivers snacks as directed. Assigned Tasks Serves meals in accordance with established portion control procedures. Serves meals that are appetizing and palatable in appearance. Serves meals as necessary and on a timely basis. Assists in daily cleaning duties as assigned, to include worktables, meat blocks, and refrigerators/freezers in accordance with established policies and procedures. Sweeps and mops floors as directed.

Washes and cleans utensils, dishes, and cooking items according to established policies and procedures. Carries out garbage and keeps the work area clean, dry, and free of hazards. Sets up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed. Collects and distributes menus as instructed. Assists in checking dietary trays before distribution and delivering food carts to designated areas. Removes food carts and food trays from dining rooms to the dishwashing area for cleaning. Additional Tasks Treats all residents with dignity and respect. Promotes and protects all residents’ rights. Establishes a culture of compliance by adhering to all facility policies and procedures.

Complies with standards of business conduct and state/federal regulations and guidelines. Always follows appropriate safety and hygiene measures to protect residents and themselves. Maintains confidentiality of protected health information, including verbal, written, and electronic communications. Reports noncompliance with policies, procedures, regulations, or breaches in confidentiality to appropriate personnel. Reports any retaliation or discrimination to HR or the compliance officer. Reports any allegations of abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, exploitation, or mistreatment of residents to supervisor and/or administrator.

Protects residents from abuse and cooperates with all investigations. Reports any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and/or hazardous chemicals in accordance with facility policy. Participates in all life safety and emergency drills and training. Fulfills responsibilities as assigned during implementation or activation of the facility’s emergency plan. Reports work-related injuries and illnesses…

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