Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Meal Service Specialist

Sonoma Post Acute; Villa Grande (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonoma Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn food service routines, set up trays, assist with serving, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment for residents and staff.

The role requires reading procedures, following recipes, and basic math. Must obtain a food handlers’ certificate and work cooperatively with dietary and other staff in a calm setting.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow recipes accurately.
• Ability to interpret basic procedures and instructions.
• Capable of applying fractions and percentages where needed.
• Works well with kitchen staff and dietary team.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Strip returned trays and start the dishwasher.
• Check chlorine levels and water temp of the dishwasher.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks for residents.
• Sweep, mop, and sanitize floors and surfaces.
• Clean refrigerators and storage areas; remove trash daily.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary staff training.
• Maintain cooperative work environment with other departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Follow recipes

Numerical concepts

Problem solving

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers’ certificate

Job description

Sonoma Post Acute is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn food service routines, set up trays, assist with serving, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment for residents and staff.

The role requires reading procedures, following recipes, and basic math. Must obtain a food handlers’ certificate and work cooperatively with dietary and other staff in a calm setting.