Dietary Aide: Dining & Kitchen Support Specialist

The Hillcrest of North Dallas; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hillcrest of North Dallas is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation, service and cleanup for residents in our nursing center. You will help with meal service, ensure sanitary dining areas, and support kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include following production sheets, assisting cooks, preparing nourishments, washing dishes, and maintaining timely meal schedules. High school diploma or equivalent required; one year in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of experience in a large-scale cooking operation is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entre foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Hillcrest of North Dallas is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food preparation, service and cleanup for residents in our nursing center. You will help with meal service, ensure sanitary dining areas, and support kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include following production sheets, assisting cooks, preparing nourishments, washing dishes, and maintaining timely meal schedules. High school diploma or equivalent required; one year in a large-scale cooking operation preferred.