Dietary Aide (Part Time) - Palm Valley Post Acute

PACS•Goodyear, AZ

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving meals, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. This role is part-time and reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor. The aide must be able to learn food service routines quickly and work cooperatively with other departments. The company, PACS, is a leader in post-acute healthcare services, focused on connecting talented individuals with premier healthcare careers and fostering an inclusive environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to read technical procedures.
Ability to read and follow recipes.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems.
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.

Responsibilities

Learn food service routine within a short period.
Set up meal trays.
Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
Assist with serving meals.
Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
Operate dishwasher.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Sweep and mop kitchen.
Carry out trash and garbage.
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner.
Be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
Work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.