Part Time Dietary Aide

Advanced Health Care of Reno•Reno, NV

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide I assists with preparing and serving nutritious, appetizing meals for residents while supporting high-quality dining experiences that meet their dietary needs and preferences. The role works onsite in a medical setting and involves food preparation and service, kitchen and dining-area cleaning, food safety, sanitation, and cooperation with dietary staff. The schedule is part-time and includes weekdays and weekends, days and nights, in 8-hour shifts. Pay is $14–$17 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of food-safety regulations, sanitation practices, and dietary guidelines.
Ability to follow written and oral directions.
Time-management skills and ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to communicate and interact professionally with residents, staff, and visitors.
Commitment to excellent customer service for residents and their families.
Ability to maintain composure and manage workplace stress, including accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, talk, hear, stoop, kneel, crouch, stretch, and twist.
Stamina to stand continuously for extended periods while cooking, plating, and serving meals.
Ability to lift and carry pots, pans, trays, and food containers weighing up to 20 pounds as needed; regularly lift or carry up to 10 pounds; frequently lift or move up to 25 pounds; and occasionally lift or carry up to 50 pounds.
Manual dexterity for tasks such as pouring beverages, slicing, and handling kitchen utensils and equipment.
Ability to follow safety protocols and safely handle knives, hot surfaces, kitchen equipment, and cleaning agents.
Ability to work with chemical and cleaning agents and withstand temperature and humidity changes, including entering refrigerated storage areas and working near ovens, ranges, dishwashing machines, and steam tables.
Required vision includes close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus; visual acuity and color discrimination to examine food and accurately read menu extensions and tray cards.
Must be free from infections, open wounds, and communicable diseases.
The role may expose the employee to hazardous chemicals, infectious waste, blood and body fluids, and diseases and conditions prevalent at the time.

Responsibilities

Assist with preparing food, garnishes, snacks, and beverages according to approved menus and procedures.
Coordinate with the cook to serve meals and follow food-safety and hygiene procedures.
Follow menu extensions and portion-control guidelines, and monitor and record temperatures to reduce waste.
Clean the kitchen, wash dishes, and store items according to the assigned cleaning schedule.
Monitor kitchen equipment temperatures daily and notify the supervisor when readings are out of range.
Bus dining areas and set up the dining room before meals, keeping it clean and presentable.
Maintain sanitation of kitchen areas, including preparation surfaces, equipment, utensils, and storage areas, in compliance with health department regulations.
Keep the nourishment room clean, organized, and sanitary.
Work cooperatively with dietary staff, including the supervisor, cooks, dishwashers, and Registered Dietician Nutritionist, to support meal service, report resident concerns, and promote resident satisfaction.
Follow facility policies and procedures, including infection-control protocols, safety regulations, and food-service quality-assurance measures.
Participate in in-service sessions, training programs, and educational opportunities.
Perform other duties as requested by management.
Maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the department supervisor’s or manager’s schedule.
Assist with stock delivery and rotation.