Dietary Aide

Pinnacle Dietary Global; City of Middletown (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinnacle Dietary Global in Middletown, NY is seeking a Kitchen Associate to prepare and serve food according to menus and yield guides while ensuring accurate portions and food safety.

You will keep prep areas sanitized, assist with cleaning, dishwashing, and occasional catering deliveries, and work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required. A High School Diploma or GED and Serve Safe Certification are required, plus strong time management and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Serve Safe Certification required.
• Ability to follow instructions and work with others.
• Strong time management and sanitation practices.
• Prolonged standing, walking, and lifting up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve food per menus and yield guides.
• Maintain sanitation and organization in prep areas.
• Assist with cleaning duties and dishwashing.
• Deliver food to staff or events when needed.
• Follow health department requirements and safety guidelines.
• Work weekends, evenings and holidays as required.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Sanitation rules

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Serve Safe Certification

Job description

Pinnacle Dietary Global -

Job Duties:

• Prepares and serves food according to menus and in correct portion sizes as mandated by yield guides.
• Perform various job flows as needed and directed by DDS.
• Will help plan weekly meals, prepare, and chop ingredients.
• Keeps food preparation areas sanitized and orderly.
• Performs cleaning duties, including sweeping, and mopping of floors, cleaning of equipment and work areas, dishwashing, and pot washing.
• Brews coffee, fills beverage machines, sets up hot and/or cold food areas.
• Stores silverware, dishes, glasses, cups, pots, etc.
• Collects and strips trays for dishwashing and participates in ware washing if assigned.
• Delivers, when necessary, food to staff, patients, and catering events.
• Complies with all state, Federal, local health department requirements for safe food handling
• Complies with all client location security protocols and guidelines.
• Checks and stores incoming supplies.
• Follows assigned break schedules; work weekends, evenings and holidays are required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed.
• Time management skills.
• Attention to detail and sanitation rules.
• Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Serve Safe Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• May be required work in excessive heat and cold in association with the kitchen environment.