About The Position
Dietary Aide assignments are determined by shift activity and operational needs. The position reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and supports meal service, dishwashing, kitchen cleaning, and food storage. The employee must be able to learn food-service routines quickly and work cooperatively with personnel across departments. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to learn food-service routines within a short period.
- 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, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
- Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
- Strip returned trays and wash dishes.
- Check and record dishwasher chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift, and observe temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
- Operate the dishwasher.
- Prepare nourishments and snacks.
- Sweep and mop the kitchen and maintain clean floors.
- Carry out trash and garbage.
- Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
- Clean work surfaces and refrigerators, and leave the kitchen clean and sanitary.
- Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.
- 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
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
