Dietary Aide - Carmichael, CA

Fair Oaks Estates•Carmichael, CA

1h•$17 - $18

About The Position

Fair Oaks Estates is seeking a full-time Dietary Aide to assist kitchen staff with food preparation and service in its assisted living and memory care community. The role provides residents with food and beverages, helps the cook as needed, cleans the kitchen and dining areas, and delivers meals to Memory Care and resident rooms when needed. The Dietary Aide is expected to know residents’ names, meal preferences, and physician-prescribed special diets, and to work with care staff to support residents’ health and welfare during mealtimes. The role also assists with special events as directed by management. The Dietary Aide follows menus and service standards, serving meals promptly and in appropriate quality and quantity while meeting foodservice, scheduling, and sanitation requirements. Duties include preparing, seasoning, and assisting with cooking menu items; coordinating preparation for the next shift and daily menus; serving residents, employees, and event guests; washing dishes; cleaning the dining room; and setting and clearing tables. Compensation is $17–$18 per hour.

Requirements

Prior kitchen work experience.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Ability to work flexible shifts.
Effective communication in English.
Reading, writing, basic math, and verbal communication skills.
Must pass a drug test.
Must pass a criminal background check, including a post-offer fingerprint background check.
Must complete an employment physical.
Mobility throughout the shift, including bending and twisting, and ability to lift up to 25 pounds.
Hardworking, energetic, positive attitude, teamwork, and excellent attendance.

Responsibilities

Assist kitchen staff with fine-dining food preparation and service.
Serve food and beverages to residents, employees, and special-event guests.
Assist the cook and prepare, season, and help cook menu items.
Follow menus and service standards, including timely service, appropriate quality and quantity, foodservice requirements, schedules, and sanitation standards.
Learn residents’ names, meal preferences, and physician-prescribed special diets.
Work with care staff to oversee residents’ health and welfare during mealtimes.
Deliver meals to Memory Care and resident rooms as needed.
Assist with preparation for the following shift and daily menus.
Wash dishes and clean the kitchen and dining area.
Set and bus tables.
Assist with special events as directed by management.