Dietary Aide

Summary

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

Education:

• Tenth grade or above desirable
• Proficiency in English is required.

Experience:

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

• 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.