Dietary Aide: Kitchen Helper & Food Prep

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, tray setup, dishwashing, and serving duties. The role requires learning procedures quickly and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will help with snacks, waste disposal, and stocking groceries while supporting cooks and the dietary supervisor. Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and applicants should be able to read procedures and follow recipes.

Qualifications

• Able to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Able to effectively present information to managers and staff.
• Able to cooperate with personnel across departments.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks as needed.
• Clean and sanitize work surfaces, refrigerators, and floors.
• Observe dishwashing temperatures and operate the dishwasher.
• Carry out trash disposal and grocery stocking.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary staff training.

Skills

Read procedures

Follow recipes

Information presentation

Team collaboration

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with meal preparation, tray setup, dishwashing, and serving duties. The role requires learning procedures quickly and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will help with snacks, waste disposal, and stocking groceries while supporting cooks and the dietary supervisor. Education requires a high school diploma or equivalent, and applicants should be able to read procedures and follow recipes.