Dietary Aide - Full Time - Phoenix Veterans Home

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Powerlink Healthcare Support Services in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a motivated Dietary Aide to join our Foodservice Operations team. The role supports food preparation, production control, inventory, sanitation, and kitchen safety under the Culinary Manager.

Required: high school diploma or GED, at least two years of customer service, one year in food service, and fluency in English. Weekend/holiday availability and ability to work independently or in a team are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum two years of customer service experience.
• Minimum one year of food service experience.
• Must be able to speak, read and write English to communicate effectively.
• Must be available to work weekends and holidays with flexible hours.
• Background in safety and sanitation compliance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Must be local to Phoenix, AZ and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist dietary cooks and maintain a clean, safe work area.
• Support food preparation, production control, inventory control, and sanitation.
• Ensure kitchen safety, proper equipment use and cleaning/sanitizing.

Skills

Customer service

Food service

English fluency

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Independent working

Sanitation

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

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 a 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.