Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Nourishment Support

PACS Group; Enumclaw (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Aide General Purpose in Washington (Enumclaw). The role supports cook and dietary supervision by preparing trays, assisting with meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen. You will learn routines quickly, operate the dishwasher, and help with stocking and sanitation to ensure quality service.

The job requires reading procedures, following recipes, and communicating with staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a food handlers’ certificate must be

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.
• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to read technical procedures.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must 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.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Ability to read and follow recipes

Ability to read technical procedures

Effective communication with managers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers’ certificate

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Aide General Purpose in Washington (Enumclaw). The role supports cook and dietary supervision by preparing trays, assisting with meals, and maintaining a clean kitchen. You will learn routines quickly, operate the dishwasher, and help with stocking and sanitation to ensure quality service.

The job requires reading procedures, following recipes, and communicating with staff. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and a food handlers’ certificate must be