Dietary Aide: Kitchen Prep, Service & Sanitation

Park Meadows Post Acute; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Meadows Post Acute in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily food service operations in a healthcare setting. You will prepare nourishments, set up meal trays, and assist with serving meals while maintaining sanitary standards.

You must be able to learn routines quickly, read procedures and recipes, and keep the kitchen clean. A high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler's certificate are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Food handlers’ certificate required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and procedures.
• Must learn food service routines quickly.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays for residents.
• Strip returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving different meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwasher.
• Observe dishwasher cycles and operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Carry groceries away in a safe, orderly manner.
• Leave kitchen clean and sanitary; assist cook/dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators; maintain sanitary areas.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Recipe following

Sanitation awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers’ certificate

Job description

Park Meadows Post Acute in Clarksville, TN is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily food service operations in a healthcare setting. You will prepare nourishments, set up meal trays, and assist with serving meals while maintaining sanitary standards.

You must be able to learn routines quickly, read procedures and recipes, and keep the kitchen clean. A high school diploma or equivalent and a food handler's certificate are required.