Dietary Aide Dishwasher

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Cambridge Healthcare Services, LLC is seeking a Dietary Aide and Dishwasher to support meal preparation and service in our Los Angeles facility. You will assist the dietary team, help with meals, and ensure residents receive appetizing, properly served meals with attention to dietary needs and safety.

The role emphasizes kindness, dignity, respect, and clear communication with residents, families, staff, and regulatory agencies. Schedule may require flexibility and adherence to facility policies.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.
• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions.
• Some experience is helpful; on-the-job training will be provided.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dietary department and cook as needed.
• Help with meal preparation according to residents' dietary needs.
• Assist in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Set up meal service and deliver meal trays and carts in a timely manner.
• Adhere to portion controls and food safety guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness of work areas and equipment, including tables, blocks, and refrigerators/freezers.
• Clean and sanitize silverware and utensils; support overall kitchen cleanliness.
• Dispose of food waste per facility regulations and obtain supplies for meals.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY

The purpose of your job position is to provide assistance in all food functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards that govern the facility and as directed by Dietary or other management.

The Dietary Aide and Dishwasher will treat each resident with kindness, dignity and respect. They will refer to each resident by their name. They will communicate clearly, empathetically, and effectively when speaking to residents, family members, visitors, all staff and governmental agencies. They will work cooperatively with all departments and multidisciplinary teams. They will be committed to always doing the right thing.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assisting the dietary department and cook as needed




• Helping with meal preparation in accordance to the dietary needs of the residents




• Assisting in serving meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance




• Timely setting up of meal service and delivery of meal trays and food carts




• Following the established portion controls recommended




• Adhering to sanitation and food safety guidelines during meal preparation and clean up




• Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.




• Sweeping and mopping floors




• Maintaining food service equipment




• Keeping work tables clean, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.




• Cleaning, washing, and sanitizing silverware and utensils




• Assisting in the general cleanliness of the kitchen area including equipment




• Disposing of food and waste per facility regulations




• Obtaining food supplies for the next meal




• Stocking food in storage areas and refrigerators with the correct dates and labels




• Returning clean dishes and utensils to the proper storage areas




• Carrying out garbage




• Following safety regulations and precautions at all times




• Reporting any occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, or other hazardous materials to a supervisor immediately




• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures of the facility




• Maintaining confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies these are the only duties you will be required to perform as directed by management. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

REQUIREMENTS

Education / Licensure

• High school diploma or GED preferred

Qualifications / Experience

• Some experience helpful, on the job training will be provided




• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language




• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions

Working Conditions

• Work environment may be warm




• May encounter frequent interruptions




• May be requested to work beyond scheduled working hours at times

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the day




• Must be able to push, pull, move and or lift up to 25 lbs. to a minimum height of 5 feet and be able to push, pull, move, and/or carry such weight a minimum distance of 15 feet




• Ability to read fine print on labels and menus