PACE Dietary Aide (Central Valley PACE - Modesto)

Golden Valley Health CTRS • Modesto, CA

232d • $21 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Registered Dietitian(s) & Nutrition Services Specialist, the Dietary Aide assists with daily food and nutrition services for PACE program participants. Schedule is Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm. Compensation: $21.58 - $22.65 an hour.

Requirements

• Valid California Driver's License, acceptable driving record and vehicle insurance.
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication.
• General knowledge and understanding of nutrition.
• Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups representing diverse perspectives.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• ServSafe certification as required by the State, or attainment within first 30 of employment.
• Current BLS CPR Card certified by American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual English / Spanish, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with day-to-day operations of dietary/meal services.
• Helps to facilitate food service and is responsible for serving meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and applicable sanitation practices.
• Responsible for delivering meals to PACE participants and setting up meal trays in accordance with dietary orders and/or tray cards.
• Ensures PACE participants are served proper diet and following food preferences in a timely manner.
• Keeps the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining room clean and sanitary at all times, including work areas and floors.
• Cleans utensils, dishes, and pots and pans by operating the dishwasher or proper handwashing processes.
• Ensures dishwasher is working properly and at the appropriate temperature.
• Records temperature of dishwasher.
• Properly stores pots, dishes, and utensils.
• Assists in completing Daily Kitchen/Dietary Logs and test trays in the kitchen.
• Ensures proper storage (FIFO method), rotation, preparation, and labeling of food in accordance with State and local guidelines and CV PACE policy.
• Discards outdated food.
• Maintains fully stocked kitchen inventory ordering as needed.
• Ensures that the menu, as set forth by the Registered Dietitian is being executed as documented and to the highest quality standards.
• Partners with staff to ensure equipment is working properly and at the appropriate temperature.
• Records temperature of equipment throughout shift as needed.
• Reports faulty equipment immediately.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Assists in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned.
• Utilizes and enforces protective gear in all appropriate functions.
• Assist in conducting PACE participant food satisfaction surveys quarterly.
• Attends and participates in training, in-services, and staff meetings as needed.
• Works under supervision of the Registered Dietitian(s) & Nutrition Services Specialist.
• Observe each participant for any change in physical, mental, emotional and social functioning and shall report such changes to the licensed nurse.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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