Dietary Aide

PACS

28d•$18 - $24

About The Position

Bridge Crest Post Acute is hiring a compassionate and reliable Dietary Aide to support food service for residents. The role includes preparing and serving meals and snacks, operating and monitoring dishwashing equipment, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. The Dietary Aide works cooperatively with personnel in all departments and assists the cook or dietary supervisor when called upon. This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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, diagram, or schedule-form instructions.
Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

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, and observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
Operate the dishwasher.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Sweep and mop the kitchen, carry out trash and garbage, and maintain clean floors.
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist the cook or dietary supervisor when called upon.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.