Dietary Aide-H

Midtown Oaks Post Acute; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare facility is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in food service operations. The role involves setting up meal trays, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and monitoring dishwashing processes. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to obtain a food handler's certificate.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow recipes and technical procedures.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.
• Check and record water temperature and chlorine concentration.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Mathematical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose: The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity during the shift.

Reports To: The dietary aide reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record water temperature and chlorine concentration of the dishwashing machine at the start of the shift.
• Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen.
• Dispose of trash and garbage properly.
• Store groceries safely and neatly.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and assist the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel across departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and technical procedures.
• Effective communication skills to present information and respond to questions from managers and staff.
• Mathematical skills including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to interpret instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagram, schedule).

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

The role requires frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. Capable of lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasionally climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good visual perception is necessary.

Work Environment

Typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.