Dietary Assistant

The Dietary Assistant supports coordinating and delivering the meal service program for Aspires’ central kitchen. This position assists with meal preparation, kitchen sanitation, food service, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Ensures services are delivered in an efficient manner as determined by the service team, using an interdisciplinary approach. Kneel, squat, twist, crouch, crawl, bend, stand and walk for long periods of time Lift/carry up to 50 pounds Push or pull (groceries, supplies, etc.) Assist people that are not able to move on their own (wheelchair to chair, floor to chair, chair to vehicle, etc.) Perform CPR Requirements for Employment Minimum of High School diploma or GED. Previous food service, kitchen, dietary, housekeeping, or related experience preferred. Combination of experience will be taken into consideration. Must successfully complete ServSafe Certification. Valid drivers license, ability to pass agency driver's training, and insurable under agency insurance policies. Must be able to follow a recipe, calculate measurements and follow diet orders. Extensive training is provided to new employees to enable them to do the best work possible. Dietary Assistant This position assists with preparing meals on weekdays in accordance with approved menus and diet orders, as well as completing the appropriate paperwork regarding food orders and meal counts. This position also provides job specific orientation to people supported, provides ongoing training/staff development, and completes performance evaluations of people supported working in the Dietary Department. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aspire, Inc.