Dietary Aide

Chehalem Inc.; Newberg (OR); On-site; USD 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Chehalem Inc. is seeking a dedicated food service assistant responsible for meal preparation, serving, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. The ideal candidate will follow sanitation practices, collaborate with dietary staff, and ensure residents receive their meals promptly and according to dietary needs. This role requires a commitment to safety and respect for residents and their preferences.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service preferred.
• Knowledge of safe food handling practices.
• Ability to collaborate with a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparation and serving of food and beverages.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensure compliance with dietary orders.

Skills

Sanitation practices

Meal preparation

Customer service

Job description

Assist in the preparation of food and serve meals, snacks, and beverages using portion control and sanitation practices. Responsible for delivering meals to resident rooms or tables and setting up meal trays according to dietary orders and tray cards. Ensure residents are served proper diets and food preferences promptly. Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen, dietary equipment, and dining areas, including work surfaces and floors. Clean utensils, dishes, and pots using dishwashers or proper handwashing techniques. Verify dishwasher operation and record temperatures. Properly store, rotate, prepare, and label food items in compliance with State and local guidelines and company policies. Discard outdated food. Collaborate with dietary staff to ensure equipment functions correctly and maintains proper temperatures, recording temperatures as needed. Report any faulty equipment immediately. Follow fire safety, infection control, and chemical safety protocols, reporting unsafe conditions promptly. Greet residents, visitors, and staff courteously, respecting dignity, confidentiality, and rights. Reset the dining area for the next meal and ensure supplies are available. Assist in storing incoming food and supplies as assigned. Attend training sessions, in-services, and staff meetings. Perform other duties as assigned.