Compassionate Dietary Aide & Kitchen Support

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center; Huntington Beach (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will help set up trays, assist with serving, operate the dishwasher, and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary under the supervision of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certificate. Training is provided and teamwork across departments is essential for smooth meal service and resident care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must 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.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Huntington Valley Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will help set up trays, assist with serving, operate the dishwasher, and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary under the supervision of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certificate. Training is provided and teamwork across departments is essential for smooth meal service and resident care.