Dietary Aide & Kitchen Steward

PACIFIC VILLAS POST ACUTE; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Villas Post Acute in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support our kitchen team. You will learn the food service routine quickly, set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, operate the dishwasher, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will also handle nourishments, supervise basic food prep, and participate in staff training while complying with hygiene standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read procedures and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.
• Standing and walking frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds; ability to work in healthcare dining environment.

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

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Communication with supervisors

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pacific Villas Post Acute in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support our kitchen team. You will learn the food service routine quickly, set up meal trays, assist with serving meals, operate the dishwasher, and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

You will also handle nourishments, supervise basic food prep, and participate in staff training while complying with hygiene standards. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read procedures and