Dietary Aide

PACS

4d

About The Position

The Dietary Aide performs food-service and kitchen-support duties based on the needs and activity of the shift. The position reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. Duties include preparing and serving meals and snacks, washing dishes, monitoring dishwashing conditions, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen. The role also involves cooperating with staff across departments and participating in dietary staff orientation and ongoing training.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate. Employees must be able to read technical procedures and recipes, communicate effectively, apply basic mathematical concepts to practical situations, and interpret instructions. The work involves frequent standing or walking, pushing or pulling, reaching, and lifting up to 50 pounds. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
• Ability to learn food-service routines within a short period.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information 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, diagram, or schedule instructions.
• Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, and prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes; operate the dishwasher.
• 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.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen and maintain clean floors, work surfaces, and refrigerators.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when called upon.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

What This Job Offers

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