Dietary Aide

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

COMMUNITY RENEWAL TEAM INC. in Hartford, CT is seeking a Dietary Aide in the Nutrition department to support meal preparation and distribution for community programs.

The role requires a high school diploma, a valid Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate, and at least one year of experience in food service. This is a full-time day shift, non-exempt, with responsibilities including meal assembly, line setup, and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• At least 1 year of training in food service or related field.
• Valid Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate required.
• Ability to read menus and portion appropriately; follow written and oral instructions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and proper use of PPE.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals on cold and hot lines for delivery with awareness of dietary restrictions.
• Set up and break down serving lines and maintain sanitary work areas.
• Assemble and portion meals for home-delivered programs; monitor ingredients and labels for accuracy.
• Maintain daily temperature records and proper storage of foods and supplies.
• Attend mandatory trainings and comply with safety procedures.

Skills

Food service

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Label reading

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Details

• Level: Entry
• Job Location: Hartford, CT 06120
• Position Type: Full Time
• Education Level: High School
• Salary Range: $17.28 - $17.28 Hourly
• Job Shift: Day

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE

Dietary Aide

DEPARTMENT

Nutrition

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

PAY GRADE

2

REPORTS TO

Assistant Food Service Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

The purpose of this position is to support the Agency’s needs by providing readying meals so that they can be distributed throughout the community.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work on cold and hot line readying meals for delivery with knowledge of clientele’s dietary restrictions.
• Setting up and breaking down serving lines.
• Understand therapeutic diets and how to make proper menu adjustments. Attention to detail when reading client labels for accuracy.
• Get bread bagged and ready for daily count.
• Assemble menu alternates for ECE.
• Portions and assembles food for home delivered meals and other nutrition programs.
• Package and seal meals for distribution.
• Regular attendance
• Attend and complete all mandatory trainings
• Assist in the storage of foods and checking refrigerators to ensure that all foods are wrapped, labeled and dated. Ensures that refrigerators are cleaned.
• Understands and uses chemical properly. Uses proper PPE’s when using chemicals for cleaning.
• Maintains daily temperature records.
• Responsible for maintaining kitchen work area and equipment in a sanitary condition.
• Assist in monitoring pantry stock items and informs management of items running low and in need of re-ordering.
• Ability to work on your feet and in a standing position for an extended period of time.
• Ability to lift and transport heavy carts as needed.
• Clean kitchen and other areas that need to be cleaned at the end of each day and according to cleaning schedule.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Interacts with all customers/fellow employees in a manner that is respectful of their human dignity as evidenced by consistently cooperative and courteous behaviors.
• Recognizes when others are in need of information, direction or assistance and provides help as evidenced by feedback and observation.
• Understands and appreciates the value and contribution of other employees as demonstrated by sensitivity to their needs, teamwork and constructive feedback.
• Is creative in approach to customer service within the bounds of job authority and responsibility as evidenced by customer feedback and submission of ideas for improvement.
• Communicates with all customers/fellow employees in a sensitive and caring way including actively listening.
• Utilize appropriate body language.
• Uses time constructively and perform responsibilities cooperatively.
• Reports problems promptly.
• Supports change as they occur.
• Uses proper safety techniques and complies with all organization safety procedures.
• Possess high personal integrity, a caring attitude and portray a positive image.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: High school diploma
• Minimum Years of Experience: At least one (1) year of training working in food service or related field.
• Active Certification in good Standing: Must have a valid Serv Safe Food Handler Certificate
• Demonstrate skills in: Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to work with others with minimum supervision. Able to interpret menus and portion appropriate.
• Knowledge: knowledge in working in food service or related field, preparing meals, using proper safety techniques and complying with safety procedures.

ADA COMPLIANCE

PHYSICAL Ability

Tasks involve the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds). Standing on feet for up to 7 hours a day. Willing go in and out of refrigerator freezer.

Sensory Requirements

Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors. Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate depths. Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors

Tasks performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.