Dining Services Aide

PACS

About The Position

The Dining Services Aide assists with preparing and serving meals to residents of the community. Assignments are based on shift activity and operational needs. The role reports to the Lead Cook and Dining Services Manager and has no supervisory responsibilities. Pay is $18 per hour.

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

Responsibilities

Learn new food service routines within a short period.
Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
Assist with preparing meals.
Strip down returned trays and begin washing dishes.
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 and operate the dishwasher.
Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
Prepare nourishments and snacks.
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
Clean work surfaces in the kitchen, dining room, and refrigerators.
Sweep and mop floors and maintain the kitchen and dining areas.
Carry out trash and garbage from the kitchen and dining areas.
Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist when called upon by the Lead Cook or Dining Services Manager.
Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments while upholding company values.
Follow applicable federal, state, and corporate guidelines, standards, policies, and procedures.