Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Food Service Helper

PACS; Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily kitchen operations in a healthcare setting. The role involves learning food service routines, breakfast and meal tray setup, dishwashing, and assisting with meal service while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain a food handlers’ certificate. Strong teamwork and ability to follow recipes and procedures are essential.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to interpret instructions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up and prepare meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine.
• Observe dishwasher cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Store groceries safely.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.
• Collaborate with all departments.

Job description

PACS is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily kitchen operations in a healthcare setting. The role involves learning food service routines, breakfast and meal tray setup, dishwashing, and assisting with meal service while maintaining cleanliness and safety standards.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and obtain a food handlers’ certificate. Strong teamwork and ability to follow recipes and procedures are essential.