Dietary Aide

MARIONVALLEY; Marion (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their team. This role involves assisting in food service routines, preparing meal trays, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication and problem-solving skills, along with a high school diploma. This position offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for training and development. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a collaborative setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow recipes effectively.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Participate in training of dietary staff.

Skills

Food Service Routines

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Description

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity of the shift and the needs of the facility. The dietary aide reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

1. Must be able to learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of each shift.
6. Observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate the dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
11. Store groceries in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
12. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and assist the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel across all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and effectively communicate with managers and employees.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and walking frequently, sitting occasionally, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds regularly. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision is required for various visual tasks.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.