Dietary Aide

Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Boerne (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Town and Country Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation, service, and tray setup in accordance with state guidelines.

The role includes bussing, cleaning, dishwashing, and post-meal cleanup, with emphasis on safety and sanitation. A High School diploma is preferred, and a Texas Food Handler Certificate is required to ensure compliance with health regulations.

Qualifications

• Texas Food Handler Certificate required.
• Commercial kitchen experience preferred.
• Follow universal precautions and state/federal regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and cooking following guidelines.
• Prepare and serve beverages and pass trays for meal service.
• Stock snack cart and buss tables and trays.
• Clean kitchen work areas and wash dishes after meals.
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Primary ResponsibilitiesThe Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and state guidelines to ensure that food is properly prepared, served to residents, and after meals are completed cleanup of the dining hall and dishes.Essential FunctionsAssist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulationsPreparing and serving beveragesSetting up and passing trays for meal serviceStocking snack cartBussing of tables and traysCleaning the kitchen work areaDishwashingFollow proper handwashing guidelinesAdditional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive DirectorEducational/Training RequirementsHigh School diploma or equivalent preferredLicensing RequirementsMust have Texas Food Handler CertificateExperience RequirementsWorking in a commercial kitchen experience is preferredPhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Action Rarely Occasionally FrequentlyLifting - 1-25 lbs XLifting - 25-50 lbs XLifting - 50+ lbs XCarrying - 1-25 lbs XCarrying - 25-50 lbs XCarrying - 50+ lbs XPushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs XPushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs XSliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs XSliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs XStanding XSitting XWalking XSpeaking XDriving XBalancing/Climbing XStooping/Kneeling XCrouching/Crawling XReaching XHearing/Listening XSeeing XTurning/Twisting/Leaning X