DIETARY AIDE Covenant Glen of Frankenmuth 1040 Covenant Drive • Frankenmuth, MI 48734 Position Summary- The Dietary Aide is a 12 hour shift and is responsible for assisting with the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for residents and staff while maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary dietary department. The Dietary Aide provides courteous and respectful service to residents and follows all facility policies, food safety requirements, and dietary procedures. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist with preparing, portioning, and serving meals and beverages according to established menus and resident dietary needs. • Follow special diet orders, food textures, allergies, and other resident-specific dietary requirements. • Set up dining areas, meal trays, serving lines, and dining rooms prior to meals. • Deliver and retrieve meal trays as directed and provide courteous assistance to residents during meal service. • Maintain proper food temperatures and follow safe food-handling procedures. • Wash, sanitize, and properly store dishes, utensils, cookware, and kitchen equipment. • Clean and sanitize work areas, counters, tables, floors, and other dietary areas as assigned. • Stock food, beverages, supplies, and other dietary items as needed. • Properly label, date, cover, store, and rotate food according to facility procedures. • Assist with receiving and putting away food and dietary supplies. • Dispose of trash and maintain a clean and orderly work environment. • Follow infection-control, sanitation, and workplace safety procedures. • Report spills, equipment problems, food-safety concerns, accidents, or other issues to the supervisor. • Maintain respectful and professional interactions with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers. • Protect resident privacy and confidentiality at all times. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Dietary Supervisor or Director of Dining Services. Resident Service Expectations The Dietary Aide is expected to: • Treat every resident with dignity, courtesy, and respect. • Respond promptly and appropriately to resident requests and concerns. • Communicate resident food preferences, concerns, or changes in condition to the appropriate staff member. • Support a pleasant and welcoming dining experience. • Maintain resident confidentiality and follow facility policies regarding resident rights. Qualifications • Previous food service, dietary, restaurant, healthcare, or long-term-care experience preferred. • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions. • Ability to work cooperatively with residents, families, and members of the healthcare and dietary teams. • Basic understanding of safe food handling and sanitation practices. • Dependable attendance and punctuality. • Ability to maintain a professional appearance and conduct. Physical Requirements The Dietary Aide must be able to: • Stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift. • Frequently bend, reach, push, pull, and lift. • Safely handle food, dishes, trays, carts, and kitchen equipment. • Lift and carry items consistent with the requirements of the position. • Perform repetitive tasks associated with meal preparation, service, and cleaning. • Work in a kitchen environment with exposure to heat, cold, water, cleaning products, and kitchen equipment.