Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support, Food Prep & Sanitation

West Valley Post Acute in; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

West Valley Post Acute in is seeking a dietary aide to support daily kitchen operations. The role focuses on learning food service routines quickly, assisting with meal service, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in collaboration with the cook and dietary supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to read procedures, and a commitment to ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn food service routines quickly.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and procedures.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate.

Responsibilities

• Learn the food service routine within a short period.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving the meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Observe dishwasher water temperatures during cycles.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen.
• Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
• Put groceries away safely and orderly.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary and assist when called upon by cook or 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

Food service basics

Dishwashing

Food handling

Sanitation

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Valley Post Acute in is seeking a dietary aide to support daily kitchen operations. The role focuses on learning food service routines quickly, assisting with meal service, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment in collaboration with the cook and dietary supervisor.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, the ability to read procedures, and a commitment to ongoing training.