Dietary Aide

COLONIALVISTA in; Wenatchee (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their team in a supportive and dynamic kitchen environment. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of food service, from setting up meal trays to maintaining cleanliness and assisting with various kitchen tasks. The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma and have a keen ability to learn quickly, follow recipes, and work harmoniously with others. If you're looking to make a positive impact in a caring community, this opportunity is perfect for you, offering a chance to grow and contribute to the well-being of others.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine quickly and assist in meal preparation.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Participate in training and cooperate with all personnel.

Skills

Food service routine

Technical reading

Problem-solving

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs based on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving the different meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
6. Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop kitchen.
10. Carry out trash and garbage.
11. Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
12. Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently.
• Pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.