*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.