Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Meal Service

Aspen Hills Senior Living; Soldotna (AK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aspen Hills Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service in the kitchen and dining area. You will learn the routine quickly, set up trays, wash dishes, and help serve meals while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.

You will follow recipes, monitor dishwashing temperatures, and assist with nourishments and snacks. Cooperation with the dietary supervisor and kitchen staff is essential to ensure resident satisfaction and safety.

Qualifications

• Must learn food service routines quickly.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
• Strong sanitation and safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving.
• Strip and wash returned trays; operate dishwasher.
• Check water temperature and chlorine levels at shift start.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks; sweep and mop kitchen.
• Maintain clean surfaces, refrigerators and floors.
• Assist with orientation and training of dietary staff.
• Coordinate with cook and dietary supervisor to meet kitchen needs.

Skills

Food service

Dishwashing

Food handling

Sanitation

Read instructions

Food handlers certificate

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aspen Hills Senior Living is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service in the kitchen and dining area. You will learn the routine quickly, set up trays, wash dishes, and help serve meals while maintaining a clean and sanitary work environment.

You will follow recipes, monitor dishwashing temperatures, and assist with nourishments and snacks. Cooperation with the dietary supervisor and kitchen staff is essential to ensure resident satisfaction and safety.