Dietary Aide

(Verde Valley Assisted Living) Willard Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Willard Community Healthcare, LLC seeks a dedicated dietary/kitchen aide to support meal service in our facility. You will learn the food service routine, set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, and help keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.

You will operate the dishwasher, monitor temperatures, check chlorine levels, prepare nourishments, and work closely with cooks and dietary staff to ensure quality patient meals and a safe, organized work environment.

Qualifications

• Able to learn food service routines quickly and follow facility procedures.
• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Wash dishes, remove returned trays, and maintain clean, sanitary work areas.
• Monitor dishwashing machine water temperature and chlorine levels at start of shift.
• Assist cooks and dietary staff and participate in training sessions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and execute food service routines.
• Set up and portion meal trays.
• Strip and wash returned trays; operate dishwasher.
• Assist with serving meals to residents.
• Check and record dishwasher water temperatures and chlorine concentration.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks as directed.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors; clean surfaces and refrigerators.
• Carry out trash removal and maintain clean, organized kitchen.

Skills

Food service routines

Tray setup

Dishwashing

Meal serving

Sanitation

Dishwasher operation

Food prep/nourishments

Kitchen cleaning

Teamwork

General safety

Tools

Commercial dishwasher

Job description

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making. In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.