Dietary Aide: Kitchen Support & Patient Nourishment

Ahwatukee Post Acute; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 17,908 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Ahwatukee Post Acute in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service. You will set up meal trays, assist with serving and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires reading recipes, following procedures, and teamwork with the Cook and Dietary supervisor. A high school diploma and a food handlers’ certificate are required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to interpret instructions and work with others.
• Strong mathematical skills for fractions, percentages, ratios.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays.
• Strip returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Assist with serving meals.
• Operate and monitor the dishwasher.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Sweep, mop and maintain kitchen floors.
• Ensure clean, sanitary work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary staff training.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Reading procedures

Recipe following

Communication

Mathematical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher operation

Food handling equipment

Job description

Ahwatukee Post Acute in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily meal service. You will set up meal trays, assist with serving and help maintain a clean, sanitary kitchen environment.

The role requires reading recipes, following procedures, and teamwork with the Cook and Dietary supervisor. A high school diploma and a food handlers’ certificate are required or obtainable.