Dietary Aide

Pasadena Post Acute; Pasadena (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a dietary aide to support food service operations. The role involves preparing meal trays, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring food safety standards are met. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a food handler's certificate, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.
• Ability to read procedures and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Clean and maintain kitchen areas and equipment.
• Participate in training of dietary staff.

Skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Ability to follow recipes

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler's certificate

Job description

Description

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity during the shift. He/she 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 different meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of the 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. Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
12. Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary, assisting the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

1. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes; effective communication with managers and employees.
3. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
4. Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various formats.
5. 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. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision and focus are necessary.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be provided for individuals with disabilities.