Dietary Assistant (Kitchen Aide)

WelbeHealth • La Quinta, CA

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About The Position

WelbeHealth PACE provides comprehensive medical care and community-based services to help seniors remain in their homes and communities. The Dietary Assistant (Kitchen Aide) helps provide safe, therapeutic nutrition services at WelbeHealth day centers. The role receives vendor-prepared food, prepares and plates it for participant meal service, monitors food and equipment temperatures as directed, and maintains a clean and sanitary kitchen. The Dietary Assistant also supports safe food storage, follows participants’ dietary instructions, and monitors kitchen inventory.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency.
• California ServSafe and Food Handlers Certification.
• At least one 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 providing safe, therapeutic nutrition services that meet participants’ diverse needs.
• Maintain acceptable storage standards for vendor-prepared food before meal service.
• Measure and record food temperatures upon delivery and at regular intervals before serving, ensuring food remains safe and within policy ranges.
• Prepare and plate food for meal service according to participants’ dietary cards, including instructions for specific diets, preferences, and special needs.
• Label and date perishable food in WelbeHealth refrigerators and freezers, including pre-packaged meals for home delivery, and ensure food is fresh and safe for consumption.
• Record inventory of dishes, silverware, food supplies, and cleaning supplies, and order replacements as needed.
• Verify that cooling and warming equipment temperatures are recorded as directed.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and sanitary.

Benefits

• Medical insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• 17 days of personal time off (PTO).
• 12 observed holidays annually.
• 6 sick days.
• Advancement opportunities, including a track record of hiring and promoting from within.
• 401(k) match.
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

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