Dietary Aide

PACS • Pleasanton, CA

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About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen duties according to shift needs and reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor. The role supports meal preparation and service, dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, safe food storage, and the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate. The role requires the ability to learn food-service routines quickly, read technical procedures and recipes, communicate effectively, apply basic mathematical concepts, and solve practical problems. Physical requirements include frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. The kitchen work environment is usually low to moderate in noise. The stated rate is $13 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
• Ability to learn food-service routines within a short period.
• 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 written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and meet the physical demands described for the position.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

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