Dietary Aide
Core
Assist with plating and serving meals to residents while maintaining food safety and cleanliness standards in a long-term care setting.
Role type
Dietary Aide (Food Service)
Builds
Meal service and kitchen sanitation for long-term care residents
Domain
Healthcare / Long-Term Care
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
Food safety compliance, basic food preparation, dishwashing, inventory management, physical stamina for lifting and standing
Preferred skills
Previous Long-Term Care (LTC) dietary experience
Technologies
None
Responsibilities
Serve food to residents according to individual diets and preferences; assist cooks in preparing simple foods like salads and garnishes; clear plates and operate dishwashers; clean pots, pans, and cooking utensils; store and label dietary supplies and leftovers; assemble nourishment carts and stock kitchenettes
Seniority
Entry-level to Junior