Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Meal Service Support

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Waco, TX seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal service, tray setup, dishwashing, and kitchen sanitation. You will learn the routine quickly and work under the cook and dietary supervisor.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and following recipes and procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certificate are required or obtainable. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing most of the shift.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and technical procedures.
• Ability to interpret instructions from managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays for residents.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving meals to residents.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine.
• Operate dishwasher during shifts.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks for residents.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and maintain sanitation.
• Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
• Leave kitchen clean and sanitary and assist when called upon by supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators; maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Communicating with managers

Fractions and percentages

Problem solving

Following instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lakeshore Village Nursing and Rehabilitation in Waco, TX seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal service, tray setup, dishwashing, and kitchen sanitation. You will learn the routine quickly and work under the cook and dietary supervisor.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and following recipes and procedures. A high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler certificate are required or obtainable. Physical tasks include lifting up to 50 pounds and standing most of the shift.