Dietary Aide - Loma Linda Assisted Living

Loma Linda Assisted Living; Loma Linda (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading assisted living facility seeks a Dietary Aide to support meal service and maintain kitchen standards. Responsibilities include meal preparation, dishwashing, and ensuring a sanitary environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a food handler’s certificate, with strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Capable of solving practical problems and interpreting instructions.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Learn food service routines quickly.
• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Mathematical Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handler’s certificate

Job description

Dietary Aide - Loma Linda Assisted Living

Description

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the needs during the shift activity. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

1. Learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
4. Assist with serving meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of each shift.
6. Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate the dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Handle trash and garbage.
11. Store groceries safely and orderly.
12. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and assist the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively with personnel across all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and communicate effectively with managers and staff.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Reasoning Ability: Capable of solving practical problems and interpreting various instructions.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain a food handler’s certificate.

Physical Demands

Requires standing, walking frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling often; lifting up to 50 pounds frequently; and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and focus adjustment.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.