Dietary Aide

PACS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness to ensure a safe and sanitary environment. This role is crucial in supporting the daily operations of the dietary department and ensuring resident satisfaction. The assignments are determined by the needs of the shift, and the aide reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor. The company, PACS, is focused on revolutionizing post-acute healthcare and support services, balancing a national network with local decision-making, and connecting exceptional people with premier healthcare careers. They celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
Standing and /or walking very frequently.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently.
Pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Responsibilities

Learn food service routines within a short period.
Set up meal trays.
Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
Assist with serving meals.
Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
Operate dishwasher.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Sweep and mop kitchen.
Carry out trash and garbage.
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.