Dietary Aide

Homestead Post Acute; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Dietary Aide to join their team in Lexington, KY. The ideal candidate will assist in meal preparation, maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensure food service routines are followed. This role requires a high school diploma and the ability to work collaboratively with staff while meeting physical demands of the job.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain food handlers certificate.
• Standing/walking frequently; ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Participate in training and orientation for dietary staff.

Skills

Ability to read technical procedures

Ability to follow recipes

Ability to solve practical problems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General PurposeThe dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.Essential Duties• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.• Set up meal trays.• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.• Assist with serving the different meals.• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.• Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.• Operate dishwasher.• Prepare nourishments and snacks.• Sweep and mop kitchen.• Carry out trash and garbage.• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.Supervisory RequirementsThis job has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationEducation and/or Experience High school diploma or equivalent.Language Skills Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.Mathematical Skills Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.Reasoning Ability Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Must obtain and maintain food handlersâ' certificate.Physical DemandsThe essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Job ID: 78300977

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Job Location

Net Salary per month

$3,856

Median Apartment Rent in City Center

(1-3 Bedroom)

$1,175-$2,110

$1,643

Safety Index

49 /100

49

Utilities

Basic

(Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment)

$91-$400

$207

High-Speed Internet

$55-$90

$68

Transportation

Gasoline

$3.10

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