Dietary Aide

(Alhambra Post Acute) Martinez SNF Healthcare, LLC; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alhambra Post Acute is hiring a Dietary Aide in Martinez, CA. The role offers $20-$22 per hour on a full-time split shift, with responsibilities including setting up meal trays, food service, dishwashing, and assisting the cook and dietary supervisor. Must obtain a food handler's certificate and have basic high school education.

Equal opportunity employer; competitive benefits. Join a dedicated team focused on nutrition and patient care in a healthcare setting, with opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Experience in healthcare or institutional kitchen preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow recipes and dietary guidelines accurately.
• Team player with positive attitude and good time management.
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly and set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals and meal preparation.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temp of the dishwasher.
• Observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles and operate the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks; sweep/mop kitchen; manage trash and groceries.
• Maintain clean, sanitary work surfaces and refrigerators; train dietary staff.

Skills

Healthcare kitchen experience

Follow recipes & dietary guidelines

Team player

Time management

Food safety & sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Now Hiring Dietary Aides – Alhambra Post Acute Pay: $20-22/hr *Full Time split shift: Location: Martinez, CA

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay: $20-22/hr, depending on experience
• Supportive leadership and team environment
• Steady hours and consistent scheduling
• Opportunity to grow your culinary career in healthcare

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a healthcare or institutional kitchen preferred (but not required)
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare meals in accordance with dietary guidelines
• Team player with a positive attitude and good time management skills
• Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards
• Join a team that values your dedication and loves serving others.
• At Alhambra Post Acute, your work makes a difference every single day.

General Purpose The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is 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 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 Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.

Physical Demands

• 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 Environment

The 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.

Alhambra is an equal opportunity employer. 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.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.