Kitchen Aide

PACS

13d•Onsite

About The Position

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.Essential Duties• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.• Set up meal trays.• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.• Assist with serving the different meals.• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.• Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.• Operate dishwasher.• Prepare nourishments and snacks.• Sweep and mop kitchen.• Carry out trash and garbage.• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.• Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff.• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and follow recipes
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations
Ability to solve practical problems
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate
Standing and /or walking very frequently
Sitting occasionally
Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently
Talking and /or hearing very frequently
Tasting and /or smelling very frequently
Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus

Responsibilities

Learn food service routine within a short period
Set up meal trays
Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes
Assist with serving the different meals
Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift
Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles
Operate dishwasher
Prepare nourishments and snacks
Sweep and mop kitchen
Carry out trash and garbage
Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner
Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner
Clean work surfaces and refrigerators
Sweep, mop, and maintain floors
Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff
Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments