Dietary Aide: Kitchen & Nourishments Assistant

PLEASANTSPRINGS; Mount Pleasant (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PleasantSprings is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to support meal service in our kitchen. The role involves setting up meals, assisting with serving, and ensuring clean, sanitary food preparation areas.

Candidates should be able to learn routines quickly and maintain safe handling practices. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read procedures and recipes, and possession of a food handlers' certificate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Observe dishwasher cycle temperatures.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and maintain floors.
• Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
• Store groceries safely.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel across departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Following recipes

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PleasantSprings is seeking a dedicated dietary aide to support meal service in our kitchen. The role involves setting up meals, assisting with serving, and ensuring clean, sanitary food preparation areas.

Candidates should be able to learn routines quickly and maintain safe handling practices. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read procedures and recipes, and possession of a food handlers' certificate.