*JOB TITLE: *Dietary Aide
*REPORTS TO: *Food Service Director
JOB SUMMARY:
The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures, and as may be directed by the Food Service Director, to assure that quality food service be provided at all times.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
Assist in serving meals 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
Return clean utensils to proper storage 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
Ensure special trays are correct
Deliver food carts to designated areas
Serve food in dining room as instructed
Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal
Remove food trays from carts, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area
Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed
Complete necessary records accurately and promptly
Make authorized food substitutions when necessary
Assist in food preparation for special meals for parties, etc.