PT/FT Dietary Aide - Newport Meadows

Dietary Aide Positions

Up to $16 Hour

Under the direction of Dietary department, the Food Service Aide works in the kitchen assisting in the preparation and service of food and follows a cleaning schedule. The service of food may include the transporting of food trays to the nursing units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Food Service Aide may be responsible for some and/or all of the following functions some and/or all of the time under the assignment and direction of his/her supervisor.

· Prepares and/or assists in preparation of meals, snacks and beverages.

· Responsible for or assists in assembling trays, cleaning and storage of supplies and equipment.

· Continuously cleans food service work areas as food preparation and service is done.

· Labels nourishment and sends or transports them to resident floors.

· Transporting trays and carts to or from the resident floors.

· Uses all equipment according to manufacturer instructions. Follow proper cleaning techniques and preventative maintenance schedules.

· Handles, stores, and disposes of food supplies and prepares food in accord with department procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

· Communicates with Director of Food Service or Assistant Director of Cooks throughout shift as needed to best meet needs of residents.

· Attends in-service education as assigned. Applies information to job tasks.

· Must be able to work rotating weekends & holidays