Dietary Aide -FT

San Diego Post Acute in; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k matching

Job summary

San Diego Post Acute in California is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide - FT (Food Services) to support meal service and kitchen operations. The role requires learning routines, tray setup, dishwashing, and assisting with meal service while maintaining sanitary standards.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to read recipes, and obtaining a food handlers' certificate. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching; join a team oriented toward

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines and set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays, wash dishes, and assist with serving meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks and maintain a sanitary kitchen.
• Assist with orientation and training of dietary staff and collaborate with other departments.

Skills

Food service

Reading recipes

Team cooperation

Food safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide -FT (Food Services)

Pay Range: $18.00 an hour to $21.00 an hour (based on experience)

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must 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 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.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read 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. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.