PT Dietary Aide

PACS

2d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen-cleaning duties according to the needs and activity of the shift. The role reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.

The position requires frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, tasting or smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Sitting and activities such as climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occur occasionally. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

The employer describes benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage; a 401(k) plan with employer match; vacation time accruing at four hours per month; prorated sick-day hours; and seven paid holidays each year. The stated base pay is $17.48 per hour, depending on experience and education; additional compensation may be available.

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 schedule-based 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 down returned trays, and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• 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 carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away safely, orderly, and cleanly.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary, and assist when called upon by the Cook or Dietary Supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Vacation paid time off accruing at four hours per month
• Sick-day hours prorated based on hire date
• Seven paid holidays each year

What This Job Offers

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