Dietary Aide Jobs

Performs one of a number of tasks relating to the preparation and service of food; the delivery and collection of food and supplies, the appropriate operation of machinery and the sanitation of specific areas of the department.

Job Responsibility

• Maintains cleanliness of the work area.
• Refrigerates and labels perishable food.
• Performs related duties, as required.
• Maintains a sufficient amount of each item to support needs.
• Handles food in accordance with sanitary regulations.
• Transports food and supplies to designated areas within hospital or cafeteria.
• Prepares and arranges food according to guidelines.
• Mops floors, cleans equipment, utensils, work and service areas, using detergents and germicides as required.
• Collects used carts or trays and returns them to the kitchen.
• Washes dishes and pots.
• Uses machines/equipment in a safe and efficient manner and according to policies and procedures.
• Cleans and polishes stainless steel equipment.
• Performs environmental service duties (i.e garbage removal).
• Serves food while accurately filling requests.
• Prepares, packages, portions and serves food to patients or cafeteria customers, as assigned.
• Works the tray line.
• Delivers and sets up special functions.
• Operates machines used in the preparation of food or sanitation of equipment and work area.
• Delivers food trays, nourishment, supplemental feedings and supplies in an orderly and timely fashion.

• ADA Essential Functions

Job Qualification

• Ability to read, write and speak English, required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
• Prior institutional food service experience, preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions