Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Meal Service Pro

HIGHLANDHILLS; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HIGHLANDHILLS is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily kitchen operations and meal service. The role requires learning food service routines, setting up trays, cleaning, and assisting with meals under the supervision of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a food handlers' certificate. Ability to read procedures, follow recipes, and communicate with staff is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read technical procedures.
• Must be able to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Read procedures

Follow recipes

Communicate with managers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers' certificate

Job description

HIGHLANDHILLS is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily kitchen operations and meal service. The role requires learning food service routines, setting up trays, cleaning, and assisting with meals under the supervision of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, and hold a food handlers' certificate. Ability to read procedures, follow recipes, and communicate with staff is essential.