Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

PACS•East Wenatchee, WA

5d•$17 - $18

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen-cleaning duties based on the needs and activity of the shift. The role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers’ certificate that must be obtained and maintained. The pay range is $17.13–$18.00, depending on experience (DOE).

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, diagrammatic, 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

Learn the food-service routine within a short period.
Set up meal trays, strip returned trays, and begin washing dishes.
Assist with serving meals.
Check and record the dishwasher’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, maintain floors, and carry out trash and garbage.
Put groceries away safely, orderly, and cleanly.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators, and leave the kitchen clean and sanitary.
Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.