Diet Aide

Crystal Ridge Care Center; Spring Hill (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Ridge Care Center in California seeks a friendly Dietary Aide to support meal service in our kitchen. You will learn routines quickly, set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, and perform dishwashing and sanitation tasks.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain a food handler certificate. The role requires reading recipes, basic math, and cooperative teamwork in a compassionate, patient‑focused dining program.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow recipes and procedures.
• Basic math ability for measurements and portions.
• Food safety knowledge and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays for service.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving meals and nourishments.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temp of dishwasher.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain sanitation of kitchen.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and floors.
• Carry groceries and store them safely.
• Leave the kitchen clean and ready for the next shift.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training.
• Cooperate with dietary staff and other departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary AideGeneral PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.Essential Duties• 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.Supervisory RequirementsThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.Qualification Education and/or ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalent.Language SkillsAbility to read technical procedures.Ability to read and follow recipes.Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Mathematical SkillsAbility to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning AbilityAbility to solve practical problems.Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationsMust obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.Additional InformationNote: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.