Denver
Salary Range $19.29 - $21.00 Hourly The Dietary Aide is responsible for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed/instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. • Work with the facility's dietitian as necessary and implement recommend changes as required., • Ensure that all dietary procedures are followed in accordance with established policies. Others as deemed necessary and appropriate, or as may be directed., • Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance., • Assist in serving meals as necessary and 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 areas., • 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., • Assist in checking diet trays before distribution., • Deliver food carts, trays, etc., 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., • Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas. Atmosphere is warm for cooking., • Moves intermittently during working hours., • Is subject to frequent interruptions., • Is involved with residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies/personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances., • Is subject to hostile and emotionally upset residents, family members, etc., • Communicates with the medical staff, nursing staff, and other department supervisors., • Works beyond normal duty hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary., • Is subject to call-back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post-disaster, etc.)., • Attends and participates in continuing educational programs., • Is subject to injury from falls, burns from equipment, odors, etc., throughout the work day, as well as to reactions from dust, disinfectants, tobacco smoke, and other air contaminants., • Is subject to sudden temperature changes when entering refrigerator., • May be exposed to heat/cold temperatures in kitchen/storage area., • Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including TB and the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses., • Maintain a liaison with other department supervisors to adequately plan for dietary services/activities., • May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals., • Make only authorized food substitutions., • Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.