The Dietary Aide supports the Dietary Department by assisting with meal preparation, tray delivery, dining room service, sanitation, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This role plays an important part in ensuring residents receive nutritious meals in accordance with physician orders, dietary restrictions, and facility policies, while promoting a positive dining experience.
Meal Service & Resident Support
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Assist with meal preparation, portioning, plating, and tray line service
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Deliver meal trays to residents’ rooms and assist with set-up as needed
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Assist residents during meals as directed by nursing (within scope of role)
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Ensure accurate meal delivery according to diet orders (regular, mechanical soft, puree, diabetic, renal, etc.)
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Collect meal trays and ensure proper clean-up after meals
Kitchen Sanitation & Safety
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Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining areas, and food service equipment
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Wash dishes, utensils, and equipment according to sanitation standards
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Follow proper food handling, storage, and infection control procedures
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Maintain compliance with local health department regulations and facility policies
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Take and record temperatures of food, refrigerators, and freezers as assigned
Inventory & Stocking
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Assist with stocking food and supplies
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Notify Dietary Manager of low inventory or supply needs
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Properly store food according to labeling and expiration guidelines
Compliance & Teamwork
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Follow CMS, state, and facility dietary regulations
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Comply with infection control, PPE, and safety protocols
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Work collaboratively with nursing and dietary staff to meet resident needs
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Participate in in-services and required trainings
