Dietary Aide- Full Time

PACS

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor. This job has no supervisory responsibilities. High school diploma or equivalent is required. Ability to read technical procedures, read and follow recipes, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees is necessary. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations is needed. Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form is required. Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate. The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and/or walk very frequently, sit occasionally, reach with hands and arms frequently, push/pull very frequently, talk and/or hear very frequently, taste and/or smell very frequently, lift up to 50 pounds frequently, and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision is required, with the ability to adjust focus. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

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.

Responsibilities

Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
Set up meal trays.
Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
Assist with serving the different meals.
Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
Observe the 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.
To 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.
Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.