Dietary Assistant job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a Dietary Assistant job summary
Our healthcare facility is in need of a caring and experienced dietary assistant to assist in food preparation and cleanup for residents and guests. Your main role will be to provide excellent dining services by meeting patient requests and adhering to our health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will be punctual, dependable and compassionate, as our patients depend on having their nutritional needs understood and met. Since you’ll cooperate with cooks, doctors, nurses and cleaning staff, the successful applicant will be a team player and great communicator, and place the patient above all else. You should be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment that can get stressful at times.
Dietary Assistant responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Deliver meals to rooms at designated times in a polite and friendly manner.
- Clean and set up dining tables and food trays.
- Uphold our high standards for food safety and sanitation.
- Listen and make note of residents’ food and drink requests and needs.
- Assist in the kitchen as needed, including cooking, stocking ingredients, dishwashing and maintaining equipment.
- Communicate with medical staff to ensure nutritional goals are being met for each patient.
Dietary Assistant qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to empathise with patient needs.
- Must be able to walk/stand 80% of the shift
- At least a school leaver’s certificate or equivalent
- Certification in food services preferred
- Must be able to push, pull and/or carry up to 40 kg
- Skilled in operating cooking appliances and preparing meals according to instruction
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