Diaetary Aide

PACS

23d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen-cleaning duties according to the needs of the shift. The position reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must learn food-service routines quickly, work cooperatively with personnel in all departments, and assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon. A food handlers’ certificate must be obtained and maintained.

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 perform the physical demands described, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
Strip down returned trays and wash dishes; operate the dishwasher and monitor its water temperatures during cycles.
Check and record the dishwasher’s chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Sweep and mop the kitchen and maintain clean floors.
Carry out trash and garbage.
Put groceries away safely, orderly, and cleanly.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators, and leave the kitchen clean and sanitary.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments and assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.