Dietary Aide (Full-Time) - Antelope Valley Care Center

Antelope Valley Care Center in; Lancaster (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to join their food services team. In this full-time role, you will assist in meal preparation, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and ensure food safety standards are met. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will collaborate with various departments and participate in ongoing training. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working in a team-oriented setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read recipes and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen.
• Participate in training of dietary staff.

Skills

Food Service Routines

Communication Skills

Mathematical Skills

Problem Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide (Full-Time) - Antelope Valley Care Center (Food Services)

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

1. 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 dishwasher cycles.
7. Operate dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
11. Store groceries safely and neatly.
12. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of the kitchen and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Maintain floors by sweeping and mopping.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively with personnel across all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and communicate effectively with managers and staff.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions practically.
• Reasoning Ability: Capable of solving practical problems and understanding instructions in various formats.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

This role requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. It involves lifting up to 50 pounds frequently, with occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision for close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception is necessary.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.