Dietary Aide — Kitchen & Tray Service Specialist

PACS Group; Hohenwald (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations, meal tray setup, and dishwashing tasks. The role requires learning routines quickly, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with service and nutrition preparation.

Responsibilities include operating the dishwasher, recording water temperatures, stocking groceries, and participating in ongoing staff training. Excellent cooperation with team members is essential for smooth meal service.

Qualifications

• Must be able to 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 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen area.
• Assist cooks and dietary staff as needed.
• Follow safety and hygiene standards.
• Support meal service and tray setup as assigned.

Skills

Learn food service routines

Tray setup

Dishwashing operation

Food serving assistance

Record chlorine and water temp

Dishwasher monitoring

Food preparation

Sanitation and cleaning

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations, meal tray setup, and dishwashing tasks. The role requires learning routines quickly, maintaining sanitation, and assisting with service and nutrition preparation.

Responsibilities include operating the dishwasher, recording water temperatures, stocking groceries, and participating in ongoing staff training. Excellent cooperation with team members is essential for smooth meal service.