Job Description
Job Description
Dietary aides must possess certain skills to be able to fulfill the duties of the position. These skills include attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions for reading recipes, dietary needs and meal orders. The dietary aide must be physically able to prepare food, serve meals, as well as be able to operate kitchen equipment and clean up after meals. Along with physical skills, a dietary aide must be compassionate and patient when working with elderly residents, as well as the residents' family members.