Dietary Aide - Meal Prep, Service & Kitchen Support

PACS Group; Mount Pleasant (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS Group is seeking a dietary aide to perform food service tasks in a hospital-related setting. The role includes learning routines quickly, setting up meal trays, washing dishes, and assisting with meal service while maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas.

Responsibilities also cover checking equipment temperatures, operating the dishwasher, and participating in ongoing dietary staff training. Strong reading and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• 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 assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.

Skills

Reading procedures

Following recipes

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PACS Group is seeking a dietary aide to perform food service tasks in a hospital-related setting. The role includes learning routines quickly, setting up meal trays, washing dishes, and assisting with meal service while maintaining clean and sanitary kitchen areas.

Responsibilities also cover checking equipment temperatures, operating the dishwasher, and participating in ongoing dietary staff training. Strong reading and communication skills are essential.