Dietary Aide & Dishwasher — Kitchen Support

PACS; Village of Great Neck Plaza (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in New York seeks a Dietary Aide/Dishwasher to support the cook and dietary supervisor. The role involves learning food service routines, setting up meal trays, washing dishes, and assisting with serving.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to read procedures and recipes, and obtain a food handlers’ certificate. The job requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and teamwork across departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist when called by cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS in New York seeks a Dietary Aide/Dishwasher to support the cook and dietary supervisor. The role involves learning food service routines, setting up meal trays, washing dishes, and assisting with serving.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, be able to read procedures and recipes, and obtain a food handlers’ certificate. The job requires standing, lifting up to 50 pounds, and teamwork across departments.