Dietary Aide

PACS Group; Martinez (CA); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Alhambra Post Acute is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation and tray assembly for residents in Martinez, CA. You will help with serving, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen in a fast-paced healthcare setting.

The role emphasizes following recipes, teamwork, and adherence to dietary guidelines, with competitive hourly pay and steady full-time hours in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare or institutional kitchen is preferred.
• Ability to follow recipes and prepare meals per dietary guidelines.
• Strong teamwork and time management with attention to food safety.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain clean work areas.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen areas; manage trash and groceries.
• Help train dietary staff and collaborate with the cook and supervisor.

Skills

Healthcare kitchen experience

Follow recipes

Team player

Time management

Food safety and sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

**Job Description**** Now Hiring Dietary Aides – Alhambra Post Acute** **Pay: $20-22/hr****\\*Full Time split shift:** **Location: Martinez, CA** Are you passionate about creating meals that bring comfort and joy?Alhambra Post Acute is looking for dependable, hardworking **Dietary Aides** to join our dietary team! Help us nourish our residents with meals that feel like home. **Why Join Us?** Competitive pay: $20-22/hr, depending on experience Supportive leadership and team environment Steady hours and consistent scheduling Opportunity to grow your culinary career in healthcare **What We're Looking For:*** Experience in a healthcare or institutional kitchen preferred (but not required)* Ability to follow recipes and prepare meals in accordance with dietary guidelines* Team player with a positive attitude and good time management skills* Commitment to food safety and sanitation standards Join a team that values your dedication and loves serving others.At Alhambra Post Acute, your work makes a difference every single day. **Apply today and help us serve more than just food—help us serve care.** General Purpose The 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 Requirements This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Qualification Education 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 handlers’ certificate. Physical Demands The 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 Environment The 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.