Dietary Aide - Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab

Shifts available 6am - 2pm and 12pm - 8pm

The primary purpose of the Dietary Aide is to assist in food preparation and serving and maintain clean and sanitary conditions in the kitchen and dining areas at all times as directed/instructed by the Directory of Dietary Services or Cook and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

• serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• 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 work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• sweep and mop floors as directed
• carry soiled utensils, etc., to wash area
• 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
• distribute and collect menus as necessary
• obtain food supplies for next meal
• assist in checking diet trays before distribution
• deliver food carts, trays, etc, to designated areas
• serve food in dining room as instructed