Dietary Aide -PRN

Caraday Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

10h

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists the Cook with meal preparation and service, using protective gear for appropriate tasks. The role portions prepared food onto plates and trays according to tray tickets and established policies and procedures, helping ensure quality food service. Duties also include preparing and delivering food and trays, washing dishes, and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen in accordance with health standards. The Dietary Aide works with residents, clients, other personnel, and the public, and must be dependable, detail-oriented, professional, well-groomed, and able to work as part of a team.

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 that use 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.
• Ability 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in preparing and serving meals.
• Use protective gear for appropriate functions.
• Place 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.
• Maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Interact positively with residents, clients, other personnel, and the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED