Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Food Service Specialist

Fountain Valley Post Acute in; Fountain Valley (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain Valley Post Acute is seeking a dietary aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. The role includes assisting with serving meals, washing dishes, operating the dishwasher, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.

You will check dishwasher performance, prepare snacks, and help clean and restock groceries. The position requires reading procedures, working with dietary staff, and complying with food safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with serving meals.
• Strip down and wash returned trays.
• Operate the dishwasher and monitor dishwashing cycles.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Keep kitchen clean: sweep/mop floors, surfaces, and refrigerators.
• Carry out trash disposal and restocking groceries.
• Support orientation and training of dietary staff.

Skills

Food service

Dishwasher operation

Safety procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fountain Valley Post Acute is seeking a dietary aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. The role includes assisting with serving meals, washing dishes, operating the dishwasher, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.

You will check dishwasher performance, prepare snacks, and help clean and restock groceries. The position requires reading procedures, working with dietary staff, and complying with food safety standards.