Dietary Aide

Orchards at Tulare; Tulare (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchards at Tulare is seeking a dedicated kitchen aide to support meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents in our nursing center. You will help with food ordering, storage, and label nourishments per procedures, while assisting cooks and ensuring timely meal service.

The role emphasizes following production sheets, sanitation, and teamwork during busy meal periods. Prior large-scale cooking experience is preferred; HS diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in a large-scale cooking operation (1 year) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; cleans the equipment and work area after each use; sweeps and mops kitchen floors; takes trash to dumpster; washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; puts clean dishes and silverware away; assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of food items and tray lines; works on meal tray serving line; sets up before start of meal service; breaks down area and cleans up at end of serving line.

Skills

Food preparation

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

Principal Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of food items and tray lines; Works on meal tray serving line. Sets-up before start of meal service. Breaks down area and cleans-up at end of serving line.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• One year's work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.