The Dietary Aide performs a variety of food service functions in maintaining clean and sanitary conditions of food service areas, facilities, and equipment. Assists in food preparation and plate food according to dietary guidelines for regular and special diets. You will take on a rewarding position with an innovative company where hard work pays off and advancement is always a possibility. Oh, and we offer competitive pay in an excellent work environment, if we do say so ourselves. And we do.
Required Experience for Dietary Aide:
- High School diploma (or equivalent) or technical school
- Strong ability to work independently and manage meal service for 20 residents.
- Some food service work experience required.
- Great communication skills are required.
Primary Responsibilities for Dietary Aide:
- Handle, transport and plate food for residents, guests and employees.
- Plate food according to the planned menu using standard recipes.
- Plate food items following portion guidelines and garnishing instructions.
- Assist other kitchen staff as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
- Ensures that sufficient food is prepped and/or prepared.
- Communicates with supervisor of shortages or outages.
- Ensures freshness, cooking status and proper temperature of all food being served.
- Maintain all daily logs, postings and documentations required for meal services
- Stocks and cleans station for next shift.
- Follows proper food rotation policies.
- Handles food and equipment according to sanitation policies and procedures;
- Operates equipment in a safe manner.
- Reports any discrepancies in his/her area to executive chef.
- Delivers and retrieves food carts to and from satellite kitchens.
- Sets up service line and prepare for meal service.
- Wash, sanitize and properly store dishes and utensils from meal services.
- Monitors and controls use of soap and cleaning agents in dishwas