Dietary Aide

Dietary AideLakeview Health has helped thousands of people detox, recover and remain abstinent from dangerous substances. We strive to be the best in the addiction treatment field through our proven treatment programs, experienced staff, and amenity-rich campus. At Lakeview Health, we deliver experiences designed by the best team of caregivers in the nation. Through our aftercare program, we are able to extend lasting support to our alumni community.We are seeking a Dietary Aide to add to our dynamic team! Dietary Aides are responsible for preparing the dining rooms and tables, provide meal service to patients and maintain the cleanliness and sanitation of the dining room, kitchen, equipment, supplies, and dishes/pots/pans while contributing to a safe environment. Dietary Aides assist the kitchen team with setting up and the break down for meals and events as well as prepping some dishes as needed.ResponsibilitiesPerforms all assigned tasks in a professional manner in order to reflect the highest integrity of the Food Services DepartmentSort and stack clean dishes. Ensures clean dishes are delivered to the cook’s line and other proper storage areas. Rewashes soiled dishes before deliveringMaintains the dishwasher and other cleaning equipment appropriatelyChange dishwater in dish machine consistentlyNotifies Sous Chef and/or Executive Chef anytime dish machine wash or rinse cycle falls below safety standard temperaturesTransports trash and hazardous waste to appropriate disposal areaSweep/mop floors. Wipe up any spills to ensure kitchen floors remain dry and safeCleans and disinfects kitchen equipment, utensils, storage areas, and cafeterias to ensure it is sanitaryMaintain kitchen work areas in clean and orderly condition.Utilizes the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to procedure and MSDSUses and maintains equipment properlyMonitors the interior of the kitchen for areas or items needing repair and reporting these items to the Executive Chef for repair. Reports safety hazards as appropriateEnsures that all food is received, labeled, and stored according to company standards. Replenish food, beverages, and supplies in the kitchen and cafeteriasAssist in the preparation of meals. Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving. Assist with setting up dining areaPromptly reports equipment and food quality or shortage problems to Sous Chef and/or Executive ChefHandles, stores, labels, and rotates all products properly and in accordance to applicable state laws. Documentation meets current standards and policiesServe food to patients and staff in a professional and courteous mannerAssists in ensuring all Health and Safety regulations are being maintained and follows all proper food safety and sanitation proceduresOpens and closes the kitchen properly and follows the opening/closing checklist for kitchen stations. Assists others in opening/closing the kitchenCommunicates appropriately and clearly to Executive Chef, Sous Chefs, co-workers and patients. Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departmentsAttends all scheduled employee meetings and brings suggestions for improvementEducation & ExperienceHigh school degree (or equivalent) or related work experienceAt least 10 months of experience in a restaurant and/or kitchenMust be able to read labels on chemicals and work unsupervisedThorough knowledge of workplace safety procedures is essentialMust be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen personnel, and patientsWillingness to follow direction and ask questions and for clarification when neededExperience working with in a fast-paced and changing environment with excellent time management skills is necessaryMust have great customer service skills and have the ability to tactfully and appropriately handle concerns from customers (internal and external)Knowledge of OSHA, MSDS, and other Health and Safety regulations