Dietary Aide

Heritage Manor Care; Valley Center (CA); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Manor Care in Valley Center, CA is seeking a full-time or part-time Dietary Aide with a flexible schedule and weekend availability. Pay starts at $16+/hour, DOE. Prior Skilled Nursing Facility experience is preferred.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, labeling, and adherence to diets as well as assisting with tray assembly and service within established timelines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Requires knowledge of special diets.

Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures and stores all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling to prevent contamination, improve quality and reduce cost.
• Suggests menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.
• Maintains proper temperature of food during preparation and service and records temperatures.
• Assists with setup of the tray line and assembles trays according to menu, tray tickets, portions, resident preferences and diet orders.
• Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a full-time and part time Dietary Aide. Flexible schedule, weekend availability. Pay Rate starting at $16+/hr. DOE. Prefer Skilled Nursing Facility Experience.

Responsibilities

• Follows department procedures and storage of all dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.
• Ensures all food in refrigerator, freezer, and dry storage are labeled and dated.
• Oversees proper food handling and utilization of all foods to prevent contamination, increase quality and reduce cost.
• Suggets menu or recipe changes to utilize leftovers and other supplies.
• Cleans all food service equipment, kitchen and food storage areas.
• Maintains the proper temperature of food during preparation and service. Records food temperatures according to established policy.
• Assists with the setup of the tray line. Assembles trays according to the planned menu and tray tickets, stated portion, resident food preferences, and diet order and within the established time schedules.
• Assists in checking trays during service for accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1-3 months related experience or training.
• Requires knowledge of special diets.