Dietary Aide

St. Peters Post Acute in; Saint Peters (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nursing facility is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal preparation and kitchen maintenance. This role involves setting up meal trays, cleaning dishes, and ensuring a sanitary kitchen environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and communicate effectively.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages.
• Must maintain a food handler's certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving various meals.
• Monitor water temperatures and operate the dishwasher.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Skills

Communication

Ability to Follow Recipes

Problem-Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide (Food Services)

General Purpose

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

Essential Duties

1. Learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving various meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of each shift.
6. Monitor water temperatures during dishwasher cycles.
7. Operate the dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Handle trash and garbage.
11. Store groceries in a safe, organized, 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 with personnel across all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and communicate effectively with managers and staff.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

Requires frequent standing, walking, 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

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