Dietary Aide

Powerlink; Flagstaff (AZ); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink is seeking a Dietary Aide to support our Foodservice Operations within healthcare facilities in Flagstaff, AZ. You will assist dietary cooks, maintain cleanliness, and ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, 2 years in customer service, and 1 year in food service. Local applicants only; weekend and holiday availability required. ServSafe or Food Handler certification preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of experience in customer service.
• Minimum one year of food service experience.
• Must be able to communicate in English (read/write/speak).
• Weekend and holiday work with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Able to work independently and in a team.
• Able to stand for long periods.
• Local to Flagstaff, AZ area.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietary cooks and support food preparation.
• Maintain inventory control and production adherence.
• Follow kitchen safety, sanitation, and equipment cleaning protocols.
• Ensure food safety standards and proper food textures/therapies.
• Keep work areas clean and sanitize surfaces regularly.
• Handle general sanitation tasks: sweeping, mopping, dishes, trash.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Powerlink has an immediate need for a highly motivated Dietary Aide with strong customer service skills and a 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.

Responsibilities

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 and 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 Qualifications

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