Dietary Aide - Full-Time

Description

Under the supervision of the Dietary Director, this position is responsible for the work area in accordance with all sanitary and safety regulations and day-to-day functions of the Dietary Aides.

• Adheres to Food Safety Manual regarding any and all food preparation practices.
• Assists the Dietary Director in the training of Dietary Aides on job-specific duties and completing competencies.
• Ensures clean-up of kitchen/cafeteria and equipment daily, including sweeping, mopping, and garbage.
• Responsible for the Dietary Staff schedule.
• Ensures proper stocking, cleaning, and documentation of refrigerator temperatures in the patient nutritional areas.
• Ensures utensils and serving equipment/dishes are clean and ready for the next meal service.
• Assists with checking of meal trays for accuracy.
• Assists the Dietary Director in assuring that adequate food supplies are maintained, including appropriate storage and rotating supplies.
• Follows facility policies and procedures regarding proper sanitation, safety, and infection control as mandated by the Texas Department of Health.
• Prepares and serves special diet orders (such as pureed, low sodium, mechanically soft, cold food preparation, etc.)
• Keeps work area clean and free of hazardous equipment.
• Works safely with all equipment and duties.
• Assists with all meal transport as needed.
• Addresses patients, staff, and visitors with warmth and respect.
• Assists the cook with meal preparation as needed.
• Utilizes time efficiently and completes duties without sacrificing the quality of work.
• Demonstrates flexibility in working hours and days scheduled to meet the needs of the department.
• Scheduling of employee shifts.
• Provides A.M. formulas according to written recipes and following proscribed methods of sanitation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ensures that all dietary aides are cross-trained in all phases in the kitchen
• Ensures that all new employees have completed their new hire competency checklist
• Ensures that all corrective action forms are prepared when needed
• Responsible for making sure that the dining room is clean and presentable for each meal
• Responsible for helping set up special functions or meals that the dietary department is asked to participate in.
• Ensures that there are clean serving trays in the dining room at all times during serving times.

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Job Requirements

Experience

• Three (3) years of experience in institutional or commercial food service preferred
• Basic computer skills

Education Required

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent

Additional Information

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Food Handlers Certification
• Must have a valid driver’s license