Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Meal Service Support

PACS; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen sanitation. You will help set up trays, operate the dishwasher, and assist the cook and dietary supervisor to ensure smooth meals and clean surfaces.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be able to read recipes and procedures, and obtain a food handler's certificate. There is emphasis on safety, teamwork, and maintaining sanitary conditions throughout shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information to managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Observe 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 training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading recipes

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS is seeking a Dietary Aide to support meal service and kitchen sanitation. You will help set up trays, operate the dishwasher, and assist the cook and dietary supervisor to ensure smooth meals and clean surfaces.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, be able to read recipes and procedures, and obtain a food handler's certificate. There is emphasis on safety, teamwork, and maintaining sanitary conditions throughout shifts.