Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Food Service

Westview Healthcare Center; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Westview Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service operations in the kitchen and dining areas. You will help set up meal trays, assist with serving, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning duties, operating the dishwasher, preparing nourishments, and coordinating with the Cook and Dietary supervisor. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and ability to read recipes and procedures is expected.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn food service routines quickly.
• Basic reading of recipes and procedures.
• Ability to work in a team across departments.

Responsibilities

• Learn the food service routine quickly.
• Set up and assemble meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving meals to patients.
• Record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwasher.
• Observe dishwasher water temperatures during cycles.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop the kitchen floors.
• Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
• Store groceries safely and neatly.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Coordinate with other departments for smooth operations.

Skills

Learn food service routines

Food handling

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Westview Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service operations in the kitchen and dining areas. You will help set up meal trays, assist with serving, and maintain a sanitary kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning duties, operating the dishwasher, preparing nourishments, and coordinating with the Cook and Dietary supervisor. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and ability to read recipes and procedures is expected.