Compassionate Dietary Kitchen Assistant

IHA; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a full-time Dietary Services Aide to support the House of Mercy kitchen. Under the House of Mercy Chef, you will assist in food preparation, serve evening meals, and maintain sanitation throughout the kitchen and dishwashing areas.

You will help with scullery tasks such as moving trays and ensuring a clean, organized work area for daily operations. The role reports to the Operations Data Manager and requires English proficiency, a high school diploma or

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food as needed and assists the Chef and/or Cooks in food preparation, following daily preparation instructions.
• Assists in serving evening meals.
• Assists the Chef and/or Cooks in cleaning and sanitizing of food preparation area, equipment, utensils and tools.
• Performs scullery work including transferring tray carts from daycares to the dish room; assisting with dishwashing, storing clean dishes, and cleaning the dish machine and the scullery.
• Leaves the scullery pre-set for the next morning.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Mercy Medical Center is seeking a full-time Dietary Services Aide to support the House of Mercy kitchen. Under the House of Mercy Chef, you will assist in food preparation, serve evening meals, and maintain sanitation throughout the kitchen and dishwashing areas.

You will help with scullery tasks such as moving trays and ensuring a clean, organized work area for daily operations. The role reports to the Operations Data Manager and requires English proficiency, a high school diploma or