AHD Dietary Aide - PB

Alameda Health System; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alameda Health System is seeking an AHD Dietary Aide for Alameda Hospital at Park Bridge to assist with the preparation and service of meals in accordance with food safety guidelines.

You will follow planned menus, prepare food using standardized recipes, portion meals, and help maintain temperatures and sanitation across all kitchen areas. This is a per diem, on-site role with variable shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred (waived for incumbent employees).
• Experience in food service is desirable.
• Food safety knowledge and adherence to guidelines are important.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and port ions food for regular and therapeutic diets using standardized recipes.
• Delivers meals to designated areas and ensures timely service.
• Maintains food temperatures during preparation and service and records accordingly.
• Serves meals according to diet orders and portion controls; labels and stores leftovers.
• Monitors refrigerator/freezer temperatures and logs readings.
• Washes dishes and maintains sanitation per policy; helps with stocking and receiving supplies.
• Ensures adequate food and supplies are available and reports shortages promptly.
• Keeps work area clean and equipment well-maintained; reports issues to supervisor.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Serve Safe certification

Job description

AHD Dietary Aide - PB

• Alameda, CA

• Park Bridge

• PB Dietary

• Services As Needed / Per Diem - Varies

• Service & Trade

• 31.65- 34.16

• Req #:44613-33164

• FTE:0.01

• Posted:October 7, 2026

Summary

SUMMARY:

The AHD Dietary Aide for Alameda Hospital at Park Bridge assists with the preparation and service of food using proper food handling and food safety techniques. Performs related duties as required.

DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

NOTE:The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification, however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.

1. Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu for meals and snacks. Utilizes standardized recipes to prepare food. Prepares food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies, procedures, guidelines, and regulations.

2. Ensures that food is served in an attractive and appetizing manner. Ensures the proper quantity of food is prepared and/or pre-portioned as directed and within established time schedules. Delivers meals and snacks to designated areas according to established time schedules

3. Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records temperatures of food according to established procedures.

4. Serves resident meals/snacks accurately in accordance with the planned menu, the resident's diet order, and food preferences; uses portion control utensils during the preparation, pre-portioning, and service of food; labels, dates, and stores food according to established policies.

5. Ensures that refrigerator/freezer temperatures are within the appropriate range. Records temperatures on appropriate logs and reports any discrepancies to the supervisor immediately.

6. Washes dishes according to established procedures for manual or automatic dishwashing. Records water temperatures and/or sanitizer on designated logs. Reports any problems with proper water temperature or sanitizer to the supervisor immediately. Performs duties using proper infection control techniques and using protective equipment; assists in receiving, storing, and verifying invoices for incoming food, supplies, etc.

7. Ensures that an adequate supply of food, supplies, etc. is available at all times. Reports inadequate stock levels to the supervisor immediately. Uses food supplies and equipment in an efficient and economic manner; maintains the security of the department.

8. Keeps work area clean during preparation and service of food. Maintains equipment in clean and safe operating condition. Reports all equipment problems to supervisor promptly. Cleans according to established policies while utilizing proper chemicals.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:High school graduate or equivalent preferred (waived for incumbent employees).Minimum Experience:Experience in food service desired. Preferred Licenses/Certification:Serve safe certification desired

Alameda Health System is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, sex, ancestry, citizenship status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, veteran status, or military background.