Dietary Aide I

Job Type Full-time Description The Dietary Aide I position plays a crucial role in assisting in the preparation and serving nutritious and appetizing meals for our guests, ensuring they receive high-quality dining experiences that meet their dietary needs and preferences. Schedule: Full-Time, Weekends; Weekdays, 8-hour shifts Primary Responsibilities and Duties: Assist in the preparation of food, garnishes, snacks and beverages following approved menus, and procedures. Coordinate with the cook to serve meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures policies and procedures are followed at all times. Follow menu extensions and portion control guidelines, monitor and record temperatures to reduce waste. Assist daily with kitchen cleaning, dish washing and storage according to the assigned cleaning schedule. Monitor temperatures of equipment daily and notify the supervisor when temperatures are out of range. Bussing the dining areas and setting up the dining room prior to each meal, assuming responsibility for the dining room being clean and presentable. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas, including food preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health department regulations. Maintain the nourishment room in a clean, organized and sanitary manner. Work cooperatively with dietary staff, including supervisor, cooks, dishwashers and Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN), to assist during meals service, report resident concerns and promote resident satisfaction. Understand and follow all facility policies and procedures, including infection control protocols, safety regulations and quality assurance measures related to food service operations. Participate in regular in-servicing, training programs and educational opportunities to