Dietary Aide PRN - La Dor Nursing and Rehab

Position Summary

Under direct supervision performs various tasks to ensure residents receive food in a timely manner, eating and kitchen areas are clean, and inventory is maintained, as required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

·       Assists in the preparation and portioning of meal items according to menu and diet requirements.  Reviews menus for special diet needs prior to the meal

·       Assists in the service of meals in accordance with sanitation standards

·       Keep accurate records of residents’ dietary needs

·       Maintain standards of meal service regarding food distribution, timing, taste, and presentation

·       Prepare, pour, and serve beverages for meals and nourishment and restocks beverage supplies as needed

·       Clears and cleans tables, reset tables with condiments, utensils, and dishes for next meal

·       Sets up trays according to menu and diet requirements and prepares for service to the units and/or dining room.

·       Perform cleaning assignments as directed

·       Performs other related duties as required or requested

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

·       1+ year of dietary experience preferred

·       Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing in English

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.