Dietary Aide: Kitchen Operations & Meal Service

HERITAGETRAILS in; Cleburne (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HERITAGE TRAILS is seeking a dietary aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn food service routines quickly, set up meal trays, and assist with dishwashing, serving meals, and cleaning duties.

You will also monitor dishwashing parameters and help with nourishment preparation in a cooperative team environment. The role requires a high school diploma, ability to follow recipes and procedures, and willingness to obtain a food handler's certificate.

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.
• Mathematical concepts: fractions, percentages, ratios, proportions.
• 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 dishwashing machine.
• Observe dishwasher temperatures during cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Store groceries safely and neatly.
• Leave kitchen clean and sanitary when called upon by cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean surfaces and refrigerators.
• Maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Read procedures

Read recipes

Present information

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

HERITAGE TRAILS is seeking a dietary aide to support meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn food service routines quickly, set up meal trays, and assist with dishwashing, serving meals, and cleaning duties.

You will also monitor dishwashing parameters and help with nourishment preparation in a cooperative team environment. The role requires a high school diploma, ability to follow recipes and procedures, and willingness to obtain a food handler's certificate.