Dietary Aide Lead

Gary and Mary West PACE • San Marcos, CA

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide Lead assists the Dietary Supervisor and Registered Dietitians in leading the Dietary team and delivering safe, high-quality therapeutic nutrition services to program participants. The role ensures vendor-prepared meals are received, handled, and prepared for service in accordance with established standards; food and equipment temperatures are monitored and recorded; and the kitchen is kept clean, organized, and sanitary. The lead also collaborates with team members, vendors, and other stakeholders to support GMW PACE’s mission, values, and positive team culture.

The position is located in San Marcos, California. The lead serves as the point of contact for quarterly County Health Inspections, orders kitchen food and supplies, supports and guides team members, and helps monitor time management and productivity. Employees need medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact. Job offers are contingent on a successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.

Requirements

• High school graduation or equivalent.
• At least one year of experience in food service or food preparation working with a frail or elderly population.
• ServSafe Certification required within 30 days of hire.
• Valid original driver license and proof of auto insurance.
• Ability to process accurate information in a timely manner.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to follow supervisor directions and communicate needs effectively.
• Experience and competency working with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Commitment to unlocking the full potential of vulnerable seniors.
• Medical clearance for communicable diseases and up-to-date immunizations before direct participant contact.
• Successful pre-employment drug screen, background check, and physical assessment.

Nice To Haves

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Registered Dietitian in providing safe, therapeutic nutrition services that meet participants’ diverse needs.
• Lead the Kitchen Aide team on daily tasks to ensure participant food service is provided.
• Receive vendor-prepared food and place it in the steam table for meal service.
• Measure and record food temperatures upon delivery and at regular intervals before serving, ensuring food remains safe and within GMW PACE policy ranges.
• Plate meals according to participants’ ordered special dietary needs and oversee or assist with preparing predetermined alternate menu items as needed.
• Direct the preparation of snacks for activities as requested.
• Lead and assist Kitchen Aide staff with serving as needed.
• Check and calibrate kitchen thermometers weekly or as needed.
• Label and date perishable food in the refrigerator and freezer, including pre-packaged meals for home delivery, and ensure food is fresh and safe to consume.
• Label and date non-perishable pantry food and rotate inventory to maintain freshness.
• Communicate needs for additional food and supplies to the Registered Dietitian.
• Measure and record dishwasher water temperature and chemical levels regularly, and assist with ordering necessary chemicals.
• Keep the kitchen clean and sanitary, including washing dishes and counters between meal services and at the end of the day, mopping daily, and taking trash to the outside dumpster daily.
• Complete required documentation accurately and on time.
• Protect privacy and maintain confidentiality of company procedures and information about employees, participants, and families.
• Follow GMW PACE policies and procedures and participate in required quality improvement activities, training, and meetings.
• Complete CACFP training annually.
• Document breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snack meal counts in the EMR daily.
• Serve as the lead point of contact for quarterly County Health Inspections.
• Order kitchen food and supplies.
• Model professionalism, provide guidance to team members, and help new team members integrate into GMW PACE’s culture and environment.
• Monitor the time management and productivity of new and current team members.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous pay and a comprehensive benefits package focused on health and wellness.
• 11 paid holidays.
• 13 days of paid time off.
• 5 days of sick time.
• 5% employer match to the 403(b) retirement plan.
• No on-call time.
• Annual education allowance and commitment to professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED