Dietary Aide: Meal Prep & Kitchen Support

PACS Group; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations in a healthcare setting in Lexington, VA. You will learn the food service routine quickly, assist with meal trays, and help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include operating the dishwasher, preparing nourishments, and assisting cooks and dietary supervisors. A high school diploma is required and a food handlers’ certificate must be obtained.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers’ certificate.

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.

Skills

Read procedures

Read recipes

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations in a healthcare setting in Lexington, VA. You will learn the food service routine quickly, assist with meal trays, and help maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment.

Responsibilities include operating the dishwasher, preparing nourishments, and assisting cooks and dietary supervisors. A high school diploma is required and a food handlers’ certificate must be obtained.