Dietary Aide - Ahwatukee Post Acute

PACS

5d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen-cleaning duties according to the needs of the shift. The role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The aide must learn the food-service routine quickly, work cooperatively with personnel across departments, and assist the cook or dietary supervisor when called upon.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read technical procedures and recipes, communicate effectively with managers and employees, apply basic mathematical concepts to practical situations, and solve practical problems. A food handlers’ certificate must be obtained and maintained.

The job involves frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Sitting and activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occur occasionally. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn the food-service routine within a short period.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information 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.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and begin washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record the dishwashing machine’s chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift.
• Observe dishwasher water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and maintain floors.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist the cook or dietary supervisor when called upon.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Participate in 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