Dietary Aide

Apploi; Kent (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Apploi is seeking a Kitchen Aide to assist in the preparation, service, and cleanup of meals for residents in a nursing center. The role maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, supports meal service, and helps ensure timely delivery of meals.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent, with prior experience in a large-scale cooking operation preferred. This is an on-site role focused on team collaboration and food safety.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of work in a large-scale cooking operation is 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-entrée 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.
• Washes pots and pans and cleans the kitchen area; follows the cleaning schedule.
• Sets up before meal service and breaks down after serving line.
• Assists in meal tray serving and clean-up of the dining area.

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.