Dietary Aide - Part Time - Phoenix Veterans Home

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services seeks a Dietary Aide to join our Foodservice Operations team in Phoenix, AZ. The role requires food preparation, sanitation, inventory control, and adherence to therapeutic diets, working under the Culinary Manager.

Candidates should have strong customer service experience, be able to work weekends and holidays, and be fluent in English. ServSafe or Food Handler certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of customer service experience.
• Minimum one year of food service experience.
• Must be fluent in English and able to communicates effectively.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ.

Responsibilities

• Assist culinary cooks and support kitchen operations.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area with sanitation and safety practices.
• Handle food preparation, production control and inventory management.
• Assist with therapeutic diets and modified textures as prescribed.
• Perform general sanitation tasks including dishwashing, sweeping, mopping, and trash removal.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

ServSafe certification

Food Handler certification

Job description

Powerlink has an immediate need for a highly motivated Dietary Aide with strong customer service skills solid work history to join our Foodservice Operations team. Powerlink is a provider of Healthcare Integrated Services to Long-Term Care and Senior Living Facilities, throughout the United States, located in Warren, MI. We provide award-winning and highly successful solutions within the areas of Food and Nutrition Services, Environmental Services, Institutional Laundry Services and Facility Maintenance.

Job Summary

The Dietary Aide works under the supervision of the Culinary Manager. The Dietary Aide must have skills in food preparation, production control, inventory control, kitchen safety, sanitation, equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing, food safety, recipe adherence, therapeutic diets, and modified textured foods and liquids. The Dietary Aide is responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work area and assisting dietary cooks as necessary. Responsible for all general sanitation and cleaning including, but not limited to sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, and taking out trash.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum Two (2) Years Of Experience In Customer Service.
• Minimum one (1) year of food service experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively with others.
• Must be able to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas.
• Must be able to speak and read English fluently.

Preferred Qualification

• Current ServSafe® certification or Food Handler certification.
• Experience working in long term care environment.