Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Meal Service

Pikes Peak Post Acute; Center (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Pikes Peak Post Acute in Indiana seeks a Dietary Aide to support daily food service activities in a healthcare setting. You will set up meal trays, assist with serving, and help maintain clean kitchen areas and dishwashing operations.

The role emphasizes quick learning, food safety, and cooperative work with all departments. A high school diploma and food handler certification help you succeed, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• 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 dishwasher water temperatures during 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 when relieved.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work in cooperation with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Read procedures

Read recipes

Problem solving

Interpret written instructions

Food safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pikes Peak Post Acute in Indiana seeks a Dietary Aide to support daily food service activities in a healthcare setting. You will set up meal trays, assist with serving, and help maintain clean kitchen areas and dishwashing operations.

The role emphasizes quick learning, food safety, and cooperative work with all departments. A high school diploma and food handler certification help you succeed, with training provided.