Dietary Aide Jobs

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Set up meal trays.
• Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.