DIETARY AIDE

Regency Integrated Health Services; Port Lavaca (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare facility is seeking a Dietary Aide to help ensure nutritious meals are prepared and served to residents. This role involves food prep, table service, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment, while following safety and hygiene standards. Candidates should have a high school education and a Texas Food Handler Certificate, with previous kitchen experience being beneficial.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and cooking following regulations.
• Serve beverages and set up meal trays.
• Clean kitchen area and perform dishwashing.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking

Cleaning

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details Job Location: Lavaca Bay Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Port Lavaca, TX Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Description

Primary Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and state guidelines to ensure that food is properly prepared, served to residents, and after meals are completed cleanup of the dining hall and dishes.

Essential Functions

• Assist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulations
• Preparing and serving beverages
• Setting up and passing trays for meal service
• Stocking snack cart
• Bussing of tables and trays
• Cleaning the kitchen work area
• Dishwashing
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines
• Additional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive Director

Qualifications

Educational/Training Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licensing Requirements

• Must have Texas Food Handler Certificate

Experience Requirements

• Working in a commercial kitchen experience is preferred

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative but not necessary all inclusive, of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to effectively communicate. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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