Dietary Aide

D ietary Aide - Full-Time

Pay Rate: $18.00/hour and up (based on experience)
Benefits: Full benefits package available

General Purpose

The Dietary Aide supports daily food service operations based on the needs of each shift. This position reports directly to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and plays an essential role in meal preparation, sanitation, and kitchen organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and follow food service routines within a short period of time
• Set up and assemble meal trays
• Breakdown returned trays and wash dishes
• Assist with serving meals as needed
• Operate the dishwasher safely and effectively
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of each shift
• Monitor dishwasher water temperatures throughout washing cycles
• Prepare nourishments and snacks
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, equipment, and refrigerators
• Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen and dining area floors
• Remove trash and garbage from kitchen areas
• Store groceries in a safe, clean, and orderly manner
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen at the end of each shift
• Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor when requested
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training
• Work cooperatively and professionally with staff in all departments

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Language Skills

• Ability to read and follow technical procedures and recipes
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and team members

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to understand and follow written, oral, diagram, or schedule-based instructions

Certificates

• Must obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler's Certificate

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking
• Occasional sitting
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling
• Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
• Frequently lift up to 50 pounds
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Vision requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with the ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

The work environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Information

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign responsibilities as needed. Duties and responsibilities may change due to operational needs or reasonable accommodations.