Dietary Aide

PACS

16d

About The Position

Dietary Aide assignments are determined by the needs of the shift. The role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and supports meal service, dishwashing, food preparation, and kitchen cleanliness. The position pays $15.50 DOE and is scheduled Thursday through Monday, 2:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The role requires learning food service routines quickly, following recipes and technical procedures, maintaining sanitation, and working cooperatively with personnel across departments. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
Ability to meet the role's physical demands, including standing or walking very frequently, frequent reaching and pushing/pulling, frequent lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Responsibilities

Learn food service routines within a short period.
Set up meal trays.
Strip down returned trays and begin washing dishes.
Assist with serving meals.
Check and record the dishwasher's chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift.
Observe dishwasher water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
Operate the dishwasher.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Sweep and mop the kitchen and maintain clean floors.
Carry out trash and garbage.
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist when called upon by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.