Dietary Aide

SULLIva Post AcuteNPARKALF; Spokane Valley (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations. This role involves setting up meal trays, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting in food service routines. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a high school diploma. Enjoy benefits like low-cost insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and paid time off. Join a diverse team committed to providing quality service in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Low monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer match

Paid time off including vacation and sick days

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals and setting up meal trays.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mathematical concepts application

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports to: Dining Services Manager

Full Wage Range: $16.28-$20.00

Full job description:

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity of the shift. 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 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. Handle trash and garbage.
11. Store groceries safely and neatly.
12. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and assist the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Maintain floors through sweeping and mopping.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively with personnel across departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Practical problem-solving skills and ability to interpret various instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

This role requires:

• Frequent standing and walking.
• Occasional sitting.
• Frequent reaching, pushing, and pulling.
• Frequent talking and hearing.
• Frequent tasting and smelling.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Good visual acuity for various perceptions and focus adjustments.

Work Environment

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

Summary of Benefits

Our staff benefits include:

• Low monthly premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• 401(k) plan with employer match.
• Paid time off including vacation (4 hours/month), sick days (prorated), and 7 paid holidays annually.

We are an EOE/M/F/VETS/DISABLED employer committed to diversity and inclusion, celebrating different experiences, cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints.

Pay: $16.28-$20.00 per hour, depending on experience and education. Additional compensation may include shift differentials, standby/on-call pay, overtime, premiums, shift incentives, or bonuses.