Dietary Aide

PACS

About The Position

Dietary Aide assignments are determined by the needs and activity of the shift. The role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The Dietary Aide supports meal service and kitchen operations, including setting up meal trays, serving meals, preparing snacks and nourishments, washing dishes, and maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas. The position also involves monitoring and recording dishwasher chlorine concentration and water temperature, safely storing groceries, and assisting with dietary staff orientation and ongoing training. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to learn food service routines quickly. The employee must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate and be able to read technical procedures and recipes, communicate effectively, apply basic mathematical concepts, and solve practical problems. The position involves frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment generally has low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employer is an equal opportunity employer.

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, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

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