Dietary Aide
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Job Overview

We are looking for a qualified and experienced Dietary Aide to help in the preparation and serving of food in our hospital. You will be working directly under our Dietary Manager. 

As a Dietary Aide, you will also be responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the kitchen and dining room. Your day to day duties and responsibilities will include serving meals and beverages to the patients on time and setting up dining rooms for dinner. 

You will make sure that the food is prepared as per the safety and health standards. You should ensure that the vessels used for cooking the food are cleaned thoroughly well. You should also ensure that the food is properly served to the patients.

To be successful in this role, you need to have good communication and time management skills. If you consider yourself suitable for this role, send in your applications to us right away.

Responsibilities

• Prepare the meals as per the defined procedures.

• Keep yourself updated about healthy food preparation techniques.

• Set up the dining area while maintaining cleanliness.

• Deliver the meals to the patients in their rooms on time.

• Monitor the food stock level and order more stock when required.

• Teach the families of patients about how they can prepare the right meals for them.

• Collect plates and glasses from the dining area and rooms after the meals are finished.

• Discard the leftovers or donate them to the food bank.

• Assist the team in planning the menu.

• Keep a record of expenses in a register.

• Maintain and clean the kitchen appliances and equipment regularly.

• Maintain the quality of the meals prepared.

• Report the occurrences of any problems to the higher management on time.

Requirements

• High school diploma.

• Foodservice certification is mandatory.

• Nutrition and food service or food-safety certification will be preferred.

• 2+ years of experience working as a Dietary Aide or Cook.

• Familiar with food safety and sanitation regulations.

• Ability to prepare meals according to the given instructions.

• Ability to operate various cooking appliances.

• Attention to cleanliness.

• Good communication skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.