Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

PACS•Coeur d'Alene, ID

6d•$15 - $18

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food service and kitchen support duties according to shift needs and reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor. The role includes preparing and serving meals, handling dishes and kitchen cleaning, preparing snacks and nourishments, and helping maintain food and dishwashing safety. The 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, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.

Responsibilities

Learn food service routines within a short period.
Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
Strip returned trays and wash dishes.
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, maintain floors, and take 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.