Dietary Aide

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Dietary Aide to join their Foodservice Operations team. This role is crucial in ensuring the highest standards of food safety and sanitation while providing excellent customer service. You will work under the guidance of the Culinary Manager, assisting in food preparation and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a background in food service and a commitment to upholding safety standards. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a team-oriented environment, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others while advancing your career in healthcare support.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of customer service experience with a focus on food service.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and safe work area while assisting dietary cooks.
• Perform general sanitation tasks including sweeping and washing dishes.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation

Inventory Control

Kitchen Safety

Recipe Adherence

Therapeutic Diets

Modified Textured Foods

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a highly motivated Dietary Aide with strong customer service skills and a solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities throughout the United States, located in Warren, MI. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services, and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager. The Dietary Aide must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. The Dietary Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area and assisting dietary cooks as necessary. Responsibilities include all general sanitation and cleaning, including but not limited to sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and taking out trash.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Minimum two (2) years of experience in customer service.
3. Minimum one (1) year of food service experience.
4. Must be able to speak, read, and write English to communicate effectively with others.
5. Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
6. Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
7. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
8. Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
9. Must be local to Tucson, AZ and surrounding areas.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Current ServSafe certification or Food Handler certification.
2. Experience working in a long-term care environment.