Dietary Aide/Cook

WHITERIVERMC in; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Enumclaw, WA, is seeking a Dietary Aide/Cook to assist in food service operations. The role includes setting up meal trays, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and following established food service routines. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and be willing to obtain a food handler's certificate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Go through orientation and ongoing training.

Skills

Effective communication

Ability to follow recipes

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler's certificate

Job description

Dietary Aide/Cook (Food Services)

General Purpose

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

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift.
• Observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen.
• Handle trash and garbage.
• Store groceries in a safe, organized, and clean manner.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and assist as needed.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel across 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 and follow recipes; effective communication with managers and staff.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: Solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

Requires standing and 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 visual perception including focus adjustment.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities.