Dietary Aide

HEARTHSTONE in; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their food services team. In this role, you will assist in meal preparation, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensure that all food service routines are followed diligently. This position requires a high school diploma and the ability to work harmoniously with a team. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy a collaborative work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a supportive team where your contributions will make a meaningful impact on the dining experience for residents.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to learn food service routines quickly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with meal preparation and serving.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure proper operation of dishwashing equipment.

Skills

Food service routine knowledge

Ability to follow recipes

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork and cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

Dietary Aide (Food Services)

General Purpose: The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs based on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

1. Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving the different meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift.
6. Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop kitchen.
10. Carry out trash and garbage.
11. Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
12. Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. 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, follow recipes, and 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 and 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: The 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 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.