Dietary Aide

Community Care Center; Duarte (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Care Center in Duarte, CA is seeking an attentive Food Service Aide to assist dietitians, cooks, and residents with meals and sanitation. The role supports meal preparation, serving, and timely delivery of trays while adhering to portion controls and safety guidelines.

Qualified candidates read, write and speak English, have a high school diploma or GED (preferred), and can follow oral and written instructions. On-the-job training is provided; some experience is helpful.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Some experience helpful; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Dietician / Dietary Management and Cook as requested.
• Helping with meal preparation in accordance with dietary needs of residents.
• Assisting in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts.
• Following established portion controls.

Skills

English language

Follow instructions

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by Dietary or other management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the Dietician / Dietary Management and Cook as requested
• Helping with meal preparation in accordance to the dietary needs of the residents
• Assisting in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance
• Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts
• Following the established portion controls recommended
• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up
• Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweeping and mopping floors
• Dishwashing and cleaning of utensils
• Returning clean dishes and utensils to the proper storage areas
• Carrying out garbage
• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations
• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal
• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility
• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience

Some experience helpful, on the job training will be provided

Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language

Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions

Work environment may be warm

May encounter frequent interruptions

May be involved with residents, family and government agencies

May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Is subject to call‑back during emergency conditions (e.g., severe weather, evacuation, post‑disaster, etc.)

May be necessary to assist in the evacuation of residents during emergency situations

Physical Requirements

Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day

Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move,

and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet

Ability to read fine print on labels and menus