Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Meal Service

PACS; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to assist in daily food service operations in our facility. You will support the cook and dietary supervisor, help with meal assembly, tray setup, and basic kitchen tasks to maintain smooth service.

You must be able to learn routines quickly, keep areas clean, follow recipes, handle dishwashing, and assist with nourishments. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and food handler training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must 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 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.
• To 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.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Job description

PACS is seeking a friendly Dietary Aide to assist in daily food service operations in our facility. You will support the cook and dietary supervisor, help with meal assembly, tray setup, and basic kitchen tasks to maintain smooth service.

You must be able to learn routines quickly, keep areas clean, follow recipes, handle dishwashing, and assist with nourishments. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and food handler training is preferred.