Dietary Aide

Job Description

Follow and perform duties in adherence to Senior Lifestyle Corporation Dining Policy and Procedures according to the Dining Services Policy and Procedure Manual.

Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures and ensures that

foods follow prescribed modified or therapeutic diets, nutrition/hydration requirements and resident preferences.

Assist or serve meals as necessary and in a timely manner assuring that they are palatable and appetizing in appearance as well as accurate in content to the resident. This will include resident room service as well as service to designated dining areas.

Setup, deliver, and verify accuracy of meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed. Upon meal completion team member will remove all soiled items/equipment and deliver to the dishwashing area. Distribute and collect menus as necessary for each meal period.

Assist department in obtaining proper food supplies for the next meal. Assist cooks in preparation of menu items. Prepare and deliver snacks and other items as instructed and assist in inventory control and stocking.

All Dietary Department personnel should follow safety precautions to prevent accidents in food preparation according to our accident prevention in food preparation and prevention of back injury policy.

Perform kitchen utility duties such as, but not limited to: sweep and mop floors, buss items from dining areas to dish room, wash and clean small wares and equipment. Clean and sanitize work areas, cutting boards, and table tops as well as removing garbage. Keep work areas, clean, dry and free of hazards.

Know and adhere to all company and the local, state, and county health department's regulations.

Ensure that all dining areas are clean and safely operating.

Attend all required training, in services, and staff meetings. Meet all department training standards through Redi-Learning and/or other necessary training modules as required.