Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Food Service

Prairie Heights Healthcare; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 20,664,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a dietary aide to support kitchen operations, meal service, and sanitation. You will learn the food service routine quickly, prepare nourishments, set up trays, and assist the Cook and Dietary supervisor on shift.

Responsibilities include washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment. Valid food handlers’ certificate and ability to read procedures are required; physical stamina is essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to follow recipes accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Strip and wash returned trays; operate dishwasher.
• Maintain clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and floors.
• Record water temperature and disinfectant levels in dishwashing area.

Skills

Food safety

Reading procedures

Following recipes

Problem solving

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers' certificate

Job description

Prairie Heights Healthcare in Aberdeen, SD is seeking a dietary aide to support kitchen operations, meal service, and sanitation. You will learn the food service routine quickly, prepare nourishments, set up trays, and assist the Cook and Dietary supervisor on shift.

Responsibilities include washing dishes, cleaning surfaces, and maintaining a clean, sanitary work environment. Valid food handlers’ certificate and ability to read procedures are required; physical stamina is essential.