Dietary Aide -PRN-

Caraday Healthcare • Windcrest, TX

2d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists the Cook with preparing and serving meals. The role uses protective gear as appropriate, plates prepared food on plates and trays according to tray tickets and established policies and procedures, and supports quality food service as directed by the Food Services Manager or Cook. Duties also include preparing and delivering food and trays, washing dishes, and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen according to health standards.

The Dietary Aide should be detail-oriented, well-groomed, professional, dependable, and able to work effectively with others. The position requires interacting positively with residents, clients, personnel, and the public, and working around food and cleaning products.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English, follow directions, and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow time schedules for meal preparation and serving.
• Dependability and experience working in facilities using quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply food tray card requirements.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety and sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 pounds, push and pull up to 50 pounds, and stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training in foodservice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in preparing and serving meals.
• Use protective gear in appropriate functions.
• Plate prepared food on plates and trays according to tray tickets and established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver food and trays.
• Wash dishes and clean and sanitize the kitchen according to health standards.
• Follow meal preparation and serving schedules.
• Read and accurately apply food tray card requirements.
• Maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Interact positively with residents, clients, other personnel, and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED