Dietary Aide

PACS

About The Position

Dietary Aide assignments are determined by the needs of the shift. The position reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and has no supervisory responsibilities. The aide supports meal service and kitchen operations, including meal-tray setup, dishwashing, preparing snacks and nourishments, and maintaining a clean and sanitary kitchen. The role also participates in dietary staff orientation and ongoing training and works cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

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, diagrammed, or scheduled instructions.
Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
Ability to meet the physical demands described in the posting, including frequently lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Learn food service routines within a short period.
Set up meal trays.
Strip down returned trays and begin washing dishes.
Assist with serving meals.
Check and record the dishwashing machine’s chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of the shift.
Observe dishwasher water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
Operate the dishwasher.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Sweep and mop the kitchen and maintain floors.
Carry out trash and garbage.
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
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.