Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Food Service

La Paloma Healthcare Center in; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

La Paloma Healthcare Center in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service routines, assist with meals, and keep the kitchen clean under supervision of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read procedures and follow recipes, and physical stamina to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work cooperatively with all departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe dishwasher temperatures during cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep and mop kitchen and maintain floors.
• Carry out trash and garbage.
• Leave kitchen clean and sanitary and assist cooks as needed.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Participate in orientation and training of dietary staff.

Job description

La Paloma Healthcare Center in Oceanside, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support food service routines, assist with meals, and keep the kitchen clean under supervision of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma, ability to read procedures and follow recipes, and physical stamina to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work cooperatively with all departments.