Dietary Aide

PACS

21d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food service and kitchen-cleaning tasks according to the needs and activity of the shift. The role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and provides consideration without regard to legally protected status.

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.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, and lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.

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 the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.