About The Position
The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen duties based on the needs and activity of the shift, and reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor. The role includes preparing and serving meals and snacks, operating and monitoring dishwashing equipment, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness and sanitation. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
- Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
Responsibilities
- Learn the food-service routine within a short period.
- Set up meal trays.
- Strip down returned trays and begin washing dishes.
- Assist with serving meals.
- Check and record the dishwashing machine’s chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift.
- Observe dishwasher water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
- Operate the dishwasher.
- Prepare nourishments and snacks.
- Sweep and mop the kitchen and maintain floors.
- Carry out trash and garbage.
- Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
- Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist when called upon by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor.
- Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
- 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
