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Dietary Aide job description

A Dietary Aide is a health professional who helps prepare and cook meals for patients. Their duties include preparing food dishes, delivering them to specific people or rooms and maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.

Nikoletta Bika
Nikoletta Bika

Nikoletta holds an MSc in HR management and has written extensively about all things HR and recruiting.

 

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Dietary Aide responsibilities include:

  • Setting up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
  • Preparing meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook
  • Delivering dishes and trays at designated times and rooms

dietary aide job description

Job brief

We are looking for a qualified Dietary Aide to prepare and serve food to people in our facilities. You will deliver dishes and ensure good sanitary condition in cooking and dining premises.

A Dietary Aide must be capable to prepare food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach.

The goal is to provide excellent food services by following instructions and standards.

Responsibilities

  • Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
  • Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook
  • Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
  • Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc. 
  • Discard leftovers and take out garbage
  • Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
  • Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
  • Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
  • Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances

Requirements and skills

  • Proven experience as a dietary aide
  • Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
  • Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
  • Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
  • Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
  • Friendly with good communication skills
  • Good physical condition and stamina
  • High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus

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