dietary aide Part time
About The Position
The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen duties based on the needs and activity of the shift. The position reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The Dietary Aide helps set up and serve meals, prepares snacks and nourishment, operates and monitors the dishwasher, and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen. The role also requires cooperation with personnel across departments and participation in dietary staff orientation and ongoing training. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate. Physical demands include frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. Wage: $21–$26 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
- 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, diagram, or schedule instructions.
- Ability to perform the stated physical demands, including frequent standing or walking and lifting up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Learn food-service routines within a short period.
- Set up meal trays, strip down returned trays, wash dishes, and assist with serving meals.
- Check and record dishwasher chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift, and observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
- Operate the dishwasher.
- Prepare nourishment and snacks.
- Sweep and mop the kitchen; carry out trash and garbage; and maintain floors.
- Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
- Clean work surfaces and refrigerators, and leave the kitchen clean and sanitary.
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
