DIET AIDE / DISHWASHER

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

The Dietary Aide provides assistance in all dietary functions as directed / instructed and in

accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions / Overview

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions.

• Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommended changes as required.
• 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 worktables, 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.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Assist in checking diet trays after distribution.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas.
• 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.
• Assist in maintaining food storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times.
• Ensure that food and supplies for the next meal are readily available.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications :

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,

responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.