Dietary Aide

Summary: Perform assigned work in preparing and serving food, cleaning food service areas, equipment and utensils.

§ Tenth grade or above desirable

§ Proficiency in English is required.

§ Experience in dietary department, large volume food preparation and service preferred.

Essential Functions:

§ Demonstrates professional conduct and ethics according to Kindred policy and procedure.

§ Performs job duties safely as specified in the physical, sensory and mental requirements.

§ Must be able to work cooperatively as a member of a team.

§ Prepares patient trays according to instructions/order.

§ Employs proper food handling techniques whether in preparation of food or setting up or serving trays.

§ Cleans, washes and sanitizes dishes, silverware and utensils used to service patients and others.

§ Assists in maintaining the general cleanliness of the dishwashing area.

§ Cleans work area and equipment as assigned.

§ Puts up stock in food storage areas and refrigerators as assigned.

§ Delivers food, nourishments and supplies to nursing units, other areas as assigned.

§ Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment as needed.

§ Performs all duties using proper safety techniques.

§ Essential to attend and participate in in-service education opportunities.

§ Performs other duties as assigned.

§ Knowledge of safe food preparation and handling techniques.

§ Ability to read and write in English at a level appropriate for the job.

§ Ability to communicate effectively with residents and their family members.

§ Ability to be patient and polite.