Dietary Aide - FT

Lakeview Veterinary Hospital, LLC; Bucyrus (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary hospital is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food service and sanitation tasks. The role requires a high school diploma and a food handler's certificate, with responsibilities including setting up meal trays, washing dishes, and maintaining kitchen cleanliness. Candidates should be able to learn quickly and work cooperatively with other staff, contributing to a clean and efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist in serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and handle waste disposal.
• Check dishwashing machine temperatures and operate the dishwasher.

Skills

Ability to learn food service routines

Ability to read technical procedures

Ability to apply mathematical concepts

Ability to solve practical problems

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handler's certificate

Job description

General Purpose: The dietary aide assignments are determined based on the needs of the activity during the shift. The dietary aide reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties:

1. Must be able to learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving different meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift.
6. Observe water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate the dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
11. Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
12. Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions in various forms.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands: Standing, walking frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling; good vision and focus.

Work Environment: Usually low to moderate noise level; accommodations available for individuals with disabilities.