Dietary Aide - Apache Junction

Apache Junction Health Center in; Apache Junction (AZ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Junction Health and Rehab is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meals and nutrition services for residents. You will assist in kitchen tasks, meal service, sanitation, and reporting concerns to nursing leadership. This role is based at the Apache Junction facility, focusing on compassionate care and helping residents regain independence.

Join a dedicated team in a facility that emphasizes comfort, safety, and quality nutrition for daily living activities and rehabilitation goals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning and organizing of kitchen and food storage area.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots & pans.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift.
• Observe water temperature of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Set up breakfast trays.
• Make juice for breakfast trays and medication pass.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Butter bread as well as pour milk and juice.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Empty trash.
• Set up meal trays.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing.

Skills

Kitchen sanitation

Food service

Meal preparation

Record keeping

Job description

Dietary Aide - Apache Junction (Food Services)

Why work at Apache Junction?

Apache Junction Health and Rehab is ranked one of the best short term rehab center and ranked #3 in the best nursing homes in Arizona!

Apache Junction Health and Rehab is currently the only skilled nursing facility in the Apache Junction area. Apache Junction Health and Rehab provides compassionate and personalized skilled nursing care 24 hours a day. We specialize in providing rehabilitation services onsite to help our patients regain their independence and return to their homes.

Dietary Aide Duties:

• Assist in cleaning and organizing of kitchen and food storage area.
• Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils, pots & pans.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift.
• Observe water temperature of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles
• Set up breakfast trays.
• Make juice for breakfast trays and medication pass.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Butter bread as well as pour milk and juice.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Empty trash.
• Set up meal trays.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
• Report resident care concerns and potential issues to the Administrator and/or Director of Nursing.