Dietary Aide

Reliant Management; Lynwood (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Reliant Management is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to prepare meals for residents, ensuring quality and quantity meet dietary plans and service timelines.

You will follow food safety policies, help set up tray lines, and assemble trays according to menus and resident preferences, contributing to an inviting dining experience.

California familiarity and ability to work in a healthcare setting are preferred; a current California Food Handler’s Card is required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast paced kitchen or healthcare setting.
• Current California Food Handler’s Card.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and production sheets and as directed.
• Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.
• Maintains that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner and checks taste and palatability prior to service.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service, and records temperatures as required.
• Assists with tray line setup, assembles trays according to the menu, tray tickets, stated portions, resident preferences, and diet orders, and checks trays for accuracy.

Skills

Fast-paced kitchen experience

Tools

California Food Handler’s Card

Job description

Dietary Aide

What We’re Looking For:

We are seeking to hire a self-motivated, efficient, responsible Dietary Aide to prepare food items of sufficient quality and quantity to meet the needs of our residents for the dining room. If you have a passion for healthcare, this is the right opportunity for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Prepares and/or pre-portions food (such as beverages, salads, desserts, and other items assigned by the supervisor) for regular and therapeutic diets according to the planned menu and production sheets and as directed.

• Handles food using proper food handling and food safety techniques according to established policies and procedures.

• Insures that food is served in an attractive, appetizing manner. Uses proper tasting technique to insure quality taste and palatability prior to service.

• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records food temperatures according to established policy.

• Assists with the setup of the tray line. Assembles trays according to the planned menu and tray tickets, stated portion, resident food preferences, and diet order and within the established time schedules. Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.

What You’ll Bring:

• Previous experience in a fast paced kitchen or healthcare setting

• Current California Food Handler’s Card