Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Food Service Helper

New Castle Nursing & Rehab in; New Castle (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

New Castle Nursing & Rehab is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support daily meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn the food service routine quickly and assist with serving meals while keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary.

Responsibilities include operating the dishwasher, checking water temperatures, preparing nourishments, sweeping and mopping, taking out trash, stocking groceries, and participating in ongoing dietary staff training. High school diploma or equivalent required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Basic math concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios) applied practically.

Responsibilities

• Learn the food service routine within a short period.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist 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 in all departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Follow recipes

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher operation

Job description

New Castle Nursing & Rehab is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide to support daily meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn the food service routine quickly and assist with serving meals while keeping the kitchen clean and sanitary.

Responsibilities include operating the dishwasher, checking water temperatures, preparing nourishments, sweeping and mopping, taking out trash, stocking groceries, and participating in ongoing dietary staff training. High school diploma or equivalent required.