Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Meal Service

PACS Group; Florissant (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group in Florissant, MO is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal tray setup, dishwashing, serving meals, and other kitchen tasks. The role emphasizes learning the routine quickly, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and supporting the dietary supervisor and cook.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers certificate. You will help with sanitation, food prep, and cooperative efforts across departments as part of daily shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and technical procedures.
• Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing 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 and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Reading recipes

Mathematical skills

Reasoning and problem solving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food handlers certificate

Job description

PACS Group in Florissant, MO is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist in meal tray setup, dishwashing, serving meals, and other kitchen tasks. The role emphasizes learning the routine quickly, maintaining a clean and sanitary workspace, and supporting the dietary supervisor and cook.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers certificate. You will help with sanitation, food prep, and cooperative efforts across departments as part of daily shifts.