Dietary Aide

PACS

5d • $18 - $21

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen duties as assigned based on the needs and activity of the shift. The position reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties include meal-tray setup and service, dishwashing, preparing snacks and nourishments, storing groceries, and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen. The aide also checks and records dishwasher chlorine concentration and water temperature and observes temperatures during dishwashing cycles.

The role requires the ability to learn food-service routines quickly, follow technical procedures and recipes, apply basic mathematical concepts, and solve practical problems. The employee must work cooperatively with personnel across departments and obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate. The stated pay rate is $18.00–$21.00.

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 stated physical activities, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, and strip down returned trays.
• Wash dishes and operate the dishwasher.
• Check and record the dishwasher’s chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift, and observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen, maintain floors, clean work surfaces and refrigerators, and leave the kitchen clean and sanitary.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
• Assist when called upon by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.

What This Job Offers

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