Dietary Assistant (Kitchen Aide)

WelbeHealth•Elk Grove, CA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE helps seniors stay in their homes and communities by providing comprehensive medical care and community-based services, offering a patient-focused level of care to a vulnerable senior population. The WelbeHealth Dietary Assistant (Kitchen Aide) assists in providing safe, therapeutic nutrition services at WelbeHealth day centers. This role involves receiving vendor-prepped food, preparing it for participant meal service, verifying and recording temperatures of cooling and warming equipment, and ensuring the kitchen area remains clean and sanitary at all times.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency
CA Servsafe and Food Handlers Certification
Minimum of one (1) year of experience in food service or preparation
Demonstrated ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 180 days of hire and maintain certification thereafter

Nice To Haves

CPR and First Aid certification upon hire preferred

Responsibilities

Assist the Registered Dietitian in provision of safe, therapeutic nutrition services that meet the diverse needs of WelbeHealth participants
Maintain acceptable storage standards of vendor-prepared food prior to meal service
Measure and record food temperature on delivery and at regular intervals prior to serving, assuring that food remains safe and within the ranges indicated in WelbeHealth policies & procedures
Prepare and plate food for meal service, following instructions on participants’ dietary cards for specific diets, preferences, and special needs
Label and date all perishable food in WelbeHealth refrigerators and freezers, including any pre-packaged meals for home delivery, making sure all food is fresh and safe for consumption
Record inventory on dishes, silverware, food supplies, and cleaning supplies, and place orders for replacements as needed