Dietary Aide

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services in Flagstaff, AZ is seeking a reliable Dietary Aide to join our Foodservice Operations team. The role supports dietary cooks with food preparation, portioning and adherence to therapeutic diets, while maintaining a clean, safe work environment.

Responsibilities include inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use, and general sanitation tasks such as washing dishes and proper waste disposal.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 2 years of customer service experience.
• Minimum 1 year of food service experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English fluently.
• Weekend and holiday availability with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Must be local to Flagstaff, AZ and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietary cooks with food preparation and portioning.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area and follow sanitation protocols.
• Support inventory control and equipment use as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and food safety practices.
• Assist with all general sanitation tasks including dishwashing and trash removal.

Skills

Food preparation

Inventory control

Kitchen safety

Sanitation

Equipment use

Food safety

Therapeutic diets

Modified textures

Customer service

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a highly motivated Dietary Aide with strong customer service skills solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States, located in Flagstaff, AZ. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager. The Dietary Aide must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. The Dietary Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean a safe work area and assisting dietary cooks as necessary. Responsible for all general sanitation and cleaning, including, but not limited to, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and taking out trash.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum Two (2) Years Of Experience In Customer Service.
• Minimum one (1) year of food service experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be local to Flagstaff, AZ and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualification

• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.
• Experience working in long term care environment.