Dietary Aide

Caraday Healthcare • San Antonio, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dietary Aide assists the Cook with meal preparation and service. The role uses protective gear as appropriate, plates and trays prepared food according to tray tickets and established policies and procedures, and follows direction from the Food Services Manager or Cook to ensure quality food service. Duties also include preparing and delivering food and trays, washing dishes, and cleaning and sanitizing the kitchen in accordance with health standards.

The Dietary Aide is expected to be detail-oriented, well-groomed, professional, dependable, and able to work well with others. The position works in a clinical environment and may include some weekends, evenings, and holidays, as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successfully complete an approved sanitation and safety course within 60 days.
• Ability to read, speak, and understand English, follow directions, and complete tasks.
• Ability to follow meal preparation and serving schedules.
• Dependability and experience working in facilities using quantity food production methods.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Ability to read and accurately apply food tray card requirements.
• Ability to maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge of quantity food production and serving techniques, food safety, and sanitation requirements and procedures.
• Ability to interact positively with residents, clients, other personnel, and the public.
• Ability to work around food and cleaning products.
• Able to lift or carry up to 30 pounds and push or pull up to 50 pounds.
• Able to stand, sit, bend, and walk for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

• Specialized training in foodservice is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Cook in preparing and serving meals.
• Use protective gear for appropriate tasks.
• Place prepared food on plates and trays according to tray tickets and established policies and procedures.
• Prepare and deliver food and trays.
• Wash dishes and clean and sanitize the kitchen according to health standards.
• Follow meal preparation and serving schedules.
• Read and accurately apply food tray card requirements.
• Maintain records and complete reports as required.
• Interact positively with residents, clients, personnel, and the public.
• Work around food and cleaning products.

What This Job Offers

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