Dietary Aide

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Harlingen, TX is seeking a PRN Dietary Aide to follow the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and ensure meals are prepared, served to residents, and dining hall cleanup.

The role involves helping with prep, serving beverages, passing trays, stocking snack cart, bussing tables, cleaning, and dishwashing, while adhering to state guidelines and universal precautions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate preferred.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulations.
• Preparing and serving beverages.
• Setting up and passing trays for meal service.
• Stocking snack cart.
• bussing of tables and trays.
• Cleaning the kitchen work area.
• Dishwashing.
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines.
• Additional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive Director.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Serving meals

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Harlingen Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Harlingen, TX 78550

Position Type: PRN

Primary Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and state guidelines to ensure that food is properly prepared, served to residents, and after meals are completed cleanup of the dining hall and dishes.

Essential Functions

• Assist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulations


• Preparing and serving beverages


• Setting up and passing trays for meal service


• Stocking snack cart


• Bussing of tables and trays


• Cleaning the kitchen work area


• Dishwashing


• Follow proper handwashing guidelines


• Additional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive Director

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licensing Requirements

Must have Texas Food Handler Certificate

Experience Requirements

Working in a commercial kitchen experience is preferred

Physical Demands

Action Rarely Occasionally Frequently
Lifting - 1-25 lbs X
Lifting - 25-50 lbs X
Lifting - 50+ lbs X
Carrying - 1-25 lbs X
Carrying - 25-50 lbs X
Carrying - 50+ lbs X
Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X
Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X
Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X
Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X
Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X
Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X
Standing X
Sitting X
Walking X
Speaking X
Driving X
Balancing/Climbing X
Stooping/Kneeling X
Crouching/Crawling X
Reaching X
Hearing/Listening X
Seeing X
Turning/Twisting/Leaning X