Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Meal Service

Aviara Healthcare Center in; Encinitas (CA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aviara Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn the food service routines quickly, assist with serving meals, and help maintain sanitation under the guidance of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read procedures and recipes, and a willingness to obtain a food handlers' certificate.

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.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.
• Understand and follow sanitation guidelines.
• Stand/walk frequently and lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Strip returned trays, wash dishes, and assist with serving meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at shift start.
• Observe dishwasher water temperatures during cycles.
• Operate dishwasher as needed.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep, mop kitchen and maintain cleanliness.
• Carry out trash and organize groceries safely.
• Leave the kitchen clean and sanitary; assist Cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Learn food service routines

Assist with serving meals

Read procedures

Follow recipes

Food safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aviara Healthcare Center is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service and kitchen operations. You will learn the food service routines quickly, assist with serving meals, and help maintain sanitation under the guidance of the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, ability to read procedures and recipes, and a willingness to obtain a food handlers' certificate.