Caring Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Sanitation

Escondido Post Acute; Escondido (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Escondido Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Aide in Escondido, CA. The role supports the Cook and Dietary supervisor by preparing trays, assisting with meals, and keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers' certificate. You will learn routines quickly, follow recipes, and work cooperatively with staff across departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.
• Ability to learn food service routines quickly.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays and assist with serving.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Food service basics

Safety awareness

Reading procedures

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Escondido Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Aide in Escondido, CA. The role supports the Cook and Dietary supervisor by preparing trays, assisting with meals, and keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers' certificate. You will learn routines quickly, follow recipes, and work cooperatively with staff across departments as needed.