Culinary Services Aide

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday pay

On-site meals discount

Pension plan

On-site childcare/pre-school

Job summary

Bethesda Home of Aberdeen is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to support dining services and meal preparation for residents. The role involves setting up dining areas, assisting residents with meals, and maintaining cleanliness in kitchens and dining spaces.

Starting wage is posted; on-the-job training is provided. Evening and day shifts are available, with weekend and holiday rotation required.

Qualifications

• Eighth grade education or equivalent.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• No prior experience required; on-the-job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining room and meal trays according to menu and diet instructions.
• Assist residents to and from the dining room at mealtimes.
• Assist residents with menus and dining.
• Help prepare and dish certain foods and beverages.
• Serve meals and drinks while maintaining dignity and timeliness.
• Document fluid and food intake in kiosk as required.
• Clear dishes and sanitize tables and equipment after meals.
• Wash pots, pans, and utensils; operate the dishwasher per procedures.
• Maintain clean, sanitary kitchen and dining areas per procedures.

Skills

On-the-job training

Education

Eighth grade education

Job description

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JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Eighth grade education or equivalent. (Must be at least 16 years of age)

Experience: None. On the job training provided

SHIFT:

• Part time evening positions 4:30pm-7:30pm
• Part time day position 6:30am-3:00pm
• Positions will include weekend and holiday rotation

POSITION SUMMARY:

The primary purpose of this position is to provide direct assistance in all dietary functions as instructed and in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures. Performs a variety of duties prior to, during and after meals are served. Duties include preparing, dishing, and serving certain foods and beverages. Also includes washing dishes and clean-up.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up dining room, food and drink carts and meal trays for distribution and according to menu and diet instructions.
• Bring residents to and from the dining room at mealtimes.
• Distribute and assist residents in filling out menus.
• Assist in preparing and dishing-up of certain foods such as fruits, desserts, breads, toast, etc.
• Assist with serving drinks and meals to residents in designated areas while maintaining dignity and respect and within a timely manner.
• Chart amounts of fluids and food eaten by residents. Document in kiosk.
• Clear dishes and food trays from carts, tables in resident dining room, resident rooms, and clean tables.
• Scrape and wash dishes and utensils.
• Assist to wash pots, pans, and cooking utensils.
• Operates/cleans automatic dishwasher per departmental operating procedures
• Sort and return clean dishes and utensils to proper place. Inspect dishes for cracks or chips and discard as appropriate.
• Assure utensils, etc., are readily available for the next meal
• Sweep/mopping floors as directed.
• Daily/weekly/monthly cleaning duties.
• Remove garbage from receptacles and take to dumpsters. Replace liners.
• Keep work areas, carts and equipment in kitchen and dining areas clean and sanitary per departmental procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Assist residents with dining as designated. (additional training required).

PAY AND BENEFITS:

Starting Pay: $13.70/hour; wage dependent on experience

Bethesda Aberdeen offers a full benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick and holiday pay, discounted on-site meals, flexible spending plans, pension plan and on-site childcare/pre-school with reduced employee rates.