Dietary Aide Full Time AM Shift

PACS • Mesa, AZ

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About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen-cleaning duties according to the needs and activity of the shift, reporting to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. The employee must learn food-service routines quickly, work cooperatively with personnel across departments, and assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, communicate information, apply basic mathematical concepts, and solve practical problems. The employee must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to learn food-service routines within a short period.
• Ability to read technical procedures and read 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

• Set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, and strip down returned trays.
• Wash dishes and operate the dishwasher; check and record the machine’s chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift, and observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen, maintain floors, clean work surfaces and refrigerators, and leave the kitchen clean and sanitary.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away safely, orderly, and cleanly.
• Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.

What This Job Offers

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