Dietary Aide

Sweetwater Care; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 15,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Sweetwater Care in Gallatin, TN is seeking a kitchen/food service aide to support meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents in the nursing center. You will keep the dining area attractive, sanitary, and aligned with meal schedules.

The role involves assisting cooks, preparing nourishments, portioning foods, following production sheets, and maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas. A high school diploma is required with preferred related experience.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entree foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines where appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation tasks including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits for use; slices meat and weighs for menu compliance.
• Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; sweeps and mops kitchen floors; takes trash to dumpster; washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware; puts clean dishes away; assists with cleaning of equipment and kitchen as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of food items and tray lines; sets up before meal service and cleans up after serving line.

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pay: $17-19/hr.

Position Description

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of food items and tray lines; Works on meal tray serving line. Sets-up before start of meal service. Breaks down area and cleans-up at end of serving line.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• One year’s work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.