Dietary Aide in Lexington, Tennessee at Briarwood Community Living Center

Amazing Dietary Aide Needed

If you are an amazing Dietary Aide who wants a position with purpose and to work for an amazing team, then keep reading! The Dietary Aide assists in food preparation, food tray preparation and delivery to facility residents; cleans the kitchen and dining area under the supervision of the Dietary Manager or Cook by performing the following duties.

Schedule: PRN

Responsibilities

· Read production orders on diet cards on trays to determine items to place on tray

· Place items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays

· Prepare food items such as sandwiches, salads, soups, and beverages under the supervision of the cook

· Place servings in blender to make foods for soft or liquid diets

· Apportion and place food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on diet card

· Examine filled tray for completeness and quality assurance of food tray and place on cart

· Push carts to dining room or halls and serve trays to residents

· Collect and stack dirty dishes on cart and return cart to kitchen

· Store food and supplies properly

· Wash dishes and clean work area, tables, cabinets, and ovens

· Collect and place garbage and trash in designated containers

· Record amount and type of special food items served to residents

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. Must meet all local health regulations and pass the post-employment physical exam if required. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

· High-school diploma or equivalency required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Customer service focused

· Ability to multi-task