Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Food Service Support

(Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation) LSSH Waco II, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation is hiring a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations in a post-acute care setting. You will learn and execute food service routines, assist with meal trays, and help maintain an orderly, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role involves dishwashing, food preparation assistance, and collaboration with the dietary team. A high school diploma and food handler certification are required; strong reading and math skills are helpful.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Mathematical skills to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Observe dishwasher water temperatures during cycles.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Keep kitchen clean: sweep, mop, and sanitize surfaces.
• Carry out trash and organize groceries safely.
• Assist cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel across departments.

Skills

Read procedures

Follow recipes

Team cooperation

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation is hiring a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations in a post-acute care setting. You will learn and execute food service routines, assist with meal trays, and help maintain an orderly, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role involves dishwashing, food preparation assistance, and collaboration with the dietary team. A high school diploma and food handler certification are required; strong reading and math skills are helpful.