Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Meal Prep Support

Kalispell Assisted Living; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Kalispell Assisted Living in Kalispell, MT seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations.

The role involves preparing trays, assisting with meals, dishwasher duties, and maintaining a clean, safe food service area. Starting wage is $19/hour, DOE, with opportunities for on-the-job training and advancement within a supportive team.

Join a community-focused facility that values resident well-being, teamwork, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Strong math skills including fractions and percentages.
• Good problem solving and basic reasoning abilities.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays for residents and guests.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals and refilling stations.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Operate the dishwasher and maintain clean kitchen equipment.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks as needed.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and maintain floors.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary staff training.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Kalispell Assisted Living in Kalispell, MT seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations.

The role involves preparing trays, assisting with meals, dishwasher duties, and maintaining a clean, safe food service area. Starting wage is $19/hour, DOE, with opportunities for on-the-job training and advancement within a supportive team.

Join a community-focused facility that values resident well-being, teamwork, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards.