Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Food Prep

PACS Group; McKenzie (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in McKenzie, Tennessee seeks a dietary aide to support meal service in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include setting up trays, assisting with serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.

You will learn food service routines quickly, follow recipes, read procedures, and cooperate with kitchen staff. A high school diploma and a food handler certificate are required; training provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine.
• 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.
• Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Communication with managers

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group in McKenzie, Tennessee seeks a dietary aide to support meal service in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include setting up trays, assisting with serving meals, cleaning, and maintaining sanitary kitchen conditions.

You will learn food service routines quickly, follow recipes, read procedures, and cooperate with kitchen staff. A high school diploma and a food handler certificate are required; training provided.