Dietary Aide

PACS•Fountain Valley, CA

About The Position

The Dietary Aide's assignments are determined by the needs of the shift. This role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor. The position involves learning food service routines quickly, setting up meal trays, stripping returned trays, washing dishes, assisting with serving meals, checking and recording dishwashing machine parameters, operating the dishwasher, preparing nourishments and snacks, cleaning the kitchen, carrying out trash, putting away groceries, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen. The aide also participates in staff training and must work cooperatively with personnel across departments. PACS, founded in 2013, is revolutionizing post-acute healthcare and support services, consisting of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries and ancillary services. They offer a mission-driven care model balancing national support with local decision-making and connect individuals with healthcare careers based on qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and cultural fit. PACS celebrates diversity and is committed to an inclusive environment, making employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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.