Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Nourishment Support

PACS Group; Bethel Park (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a dietary services helper to learn and perform routine food service tasks in a busy kitchen environment. You will set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.

You will also monitor dishwashing temperatures, operate the dishwasher, and help with snacks and nourishments as needed. The role requires basic reading of procedures and recipes, the ability to follow safety guidelines, and effective communication with managers and staff.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability 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 cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food service

Education

High school diploma

Food handlers’ certificate

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a dietary services helper to learn and perform routine food service tasks in a busy kitchen environment. You will set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, and keep the kitchen clean and sanitary.

You will also monitor dishwashing temperatures, operate the dishwasher, and help with snacks and nourishments as needed. The role requires basic reading of procedures and recipes, the ability to follow safety guidelines, and effective communication with managers and staff.