Dietary Aide

Job Description – Dietary Aide Department: Dietary

Direct Report to: Director of Nutritional Services

PRIMARY FUNCTION:

Serves as a member of the Dietary team to prepare and serve meals while maintaining sanitation and nutrition standards.

SCOPE:

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nutrition Services, the Dietary Aide assists to prepare clients healthy, sometimes new food alternatives to promote improved health and well-being.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

•High school diploma or equivalent preferred

•Basic kitchen and knife skills

•Comply with nutrition and sanitation regulations and safety standard.

•Completion of CPR and CPI within first 30 days of employment

•Positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with patients along with sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills.

•Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, provide patient-driven customer service, and exercise time management skills Schedule flexibility may be REQUIRED to accommodate client admissions.

•Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

•Correctly read and execute recipes.

•Ensure the meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.

•Develop basic knife skills and basic recipe knowledge.

•Comply with health and sanitation guidelines.

•Adheres to training and development standards set forth by Hickory, Joint Commission, and State Regulations

•Upholds familiarity with State and Federal laws and regulations.

As this is not an all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned as required by Patient and Facility needs.