About this role
Dietary Aide – Key Responsibilities
Food Preparation & Service
• Assist in preparing food for regular and special meals.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, and dining areas as instructed.
• Prepare food items in accordance with sanitary regulations and facility policies.
• Serve food in the dining room and deliver meal trays or food carts to designated areas.
• Distribute and collect menus as required.
• Prepare and deliver snacks as directed.
• Ensure food and supplies for the next meal are ready and properly organized.
Cleaning & Sanitation
• Clean and sanitize work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators, freezers, and other kitchen surfaces.
• Sweep and mop floors regularly.
• Wash and clean utensils, cookware, and kitchen tools; return them to proper storage areas.
• Carry soiled linens to wash areas and dispose of garbage properly.
• Ensure work areas are kept clean, dry, and free from hazards.
• Follow proper dishwashing and cleaning procedures to ensure utensils are ready for the next meal.
Inventory & Supply Management
• Obtain and stock food supplies for upcoming meals.
• Put away stock in labeled areas; date and rotate items as needed to ensure freshness.
Mission and Core Values
Expressing Christ's love by providing care that values every human life.
Integrity: We adhere to high principles and professional standards.
• Follows policies and procedures and ensures compliancy.
• Admits and corrects mistakes in a professional manner.
Commitment: We dedicate ourselves to those we serve.
• Follows through with tasks given or undertaken.
• Is committed to healthcare as a vocation.
Respect: We value and treat others with compassion and dignity.
• Keeps a clean environment.
• Maintains confidentiality and observes privacy, respecting and recognizing consumer and co-worker dignity.
Excellence: We have the passion to do our best.
• Strives to provide exceptional care in the work performed so those served can experience his/her commitment to excellence.
• Honors the knowledge and experience of co-workers and works together to develop best practices which produces extraordinary results.
Service: We contribute to the wellbeing of others.
• Focuses on the person, responds to voiced needs and strives to anticipate future needs.
• Works as a team and helps others meet the needs of those we serve.
Stewardship: We wisely manage all resources God entrusts to us.
• Values what has been entrusted to him/her, making sure to care for others and the environment in which he/she works.
Is creative and shares best practices, strives for excellence while being prudent in his/her use of resources.