Dietary Aide (87190)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Wharton (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a Dietary Aide for Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Wharton, TX. The role operates full-time under the guidance of the Certified Dietary Manager to ensure meals are prepared and served, with post-meal cleanup of the dining area.

Responsibilities include assisting with food prep, serving beverages, tray setup, bussing, cleaning, and dishwashing while following handwashing guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Texas Food Handler Certificate required.
• Experience in a commercial kitchen preferred.
• Ability to follow direction from the CDM and Executive Director.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food prep and cooking following state regulations.
• Prepare and serve beverages.
• Set up and pass trays for meal service; stock snack cart.
• Bus tables and trays; clean kitchen work areas and perform dishwashing.
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines and safety procedures.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Customer service

Teamwork

Sanitation

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Wharton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center - Wharton, TX 77488

Position Type: Full Time

Primary Responsibilities

The Dietary Aide follows the direction of the Certified Dietary Manager and state guidelines to ensure that food is properly prepared, served to residents, and after meals are completed cleanup of the dining hall and dishes.

Essential Functions

• Assist with food prep and cooking following universal precautions and state/federal regulations
• Preparing and serving beverages
• Setting up and passing trays for meal service
• Stocking snack cart
• Bussing of tables and trays
• Cleaning the kitchen work area
• Dishwashing
• Follow proper handwashing guidelines
• Additional special projects or tasks can be assigned at times by the CDM or the Executive Director

QualificationsEducational/Training Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred

Licensing Requirements

• Must have Texas Food Handler Certificate

Experience Requirements

• Working in a commercial kitchen experience is preferred

Physical Demands

• Action
• Rarely
• Occasionally
• Frequently
• Lifting- 1-25 lbs X
• Lifting - 25-50 lbs X
• Lifting - 50+ lbs X
• Carrying - 1-25 lbs X
• Carrying - 25-50 lbs X
• Carrying - 50+ lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 1-25 lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 25-50 lbs X
• Pushing/Pulling - 50+ lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 1-25 lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 25-50 lbs X
• Sliding/Transferring - 50+ lbs X
• Standing X
• Sitting X
• Walking X
• Speaking X
• Driving X
• Balancing/Climbing X
• Stooping/Kneeling X
• Crouching/Crawling X
• Reaching X
• Hearing/Listening X
• Seeing X
• Turning/Twisting/Leaning X