Dietary Aide

Gary and Mary West PACE•San Marcos, CA

26d

About The Position

The GMW PACE Dietary Aide/Assistant supports the Registered Dietitian in providing safe, therapeutic nutrition services that meet the diverse needs of program participants. The role receives vendor-prepared food and prepares it for meal service, monitors food and equipment temperatures, and ensures food is handled, labeled, stored, and served safely. The Dietary Aide also maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen, completes required documentation, and collaborates with colleagues and stakeholders to support GMW PACE’s values, team culture, and mission.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least one year of food service or food preparation experience working with a frail or elderly population.
CA SERV Safe Food Handler certification within 30 days of hire.
Valid driver license.
Valid 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 are conditions of a job offer.

Nice To Haves

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

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 and identify those that meet participants’ ordered special dietary needs.
Prepare predetermined alternate menu items as needed.
Prepare snacks for activities as requested.
Assist 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 requests for additional food items or supplies to the Registered Dietitian.
Measure and record dishwasher water temperature and chemical levels, and assist with ordering necessary chemicals.
Keep the kitchen clean and sanitary, including washing dishes and counters between meal services and at day’s end, mopping daily, and taking trash to the outside dumpster daily.
Complete required documentation accurately and promptly.
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, staff training, and meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.