Dietary Aide

North Houston Transitional Care; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food service operations. Responsibilities include setting up meal trays, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring proper sanitation practices. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a food handler's certificate, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen.
• Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handler's certificate

Job description

Description

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity level of each shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

1. Learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of each shift.
6. Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate the dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Handle trash and garbage properly.
11. Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
12. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation in the kitchen and assist the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively with personnel across all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

1. Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and communicate effectively with managers and staff.
3. Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
4. Reasoning Ability: Capable of solving practical problems and interpreting instructions in various formats.
5. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and/or walking frequently, sitting occasionally, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision and focus are necessary.

Work Environment

Generally low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for individuals with disabilities.