Dietary Aide: Meal Prep, Service & Kitchen Support

(Fountain Valley Post Acute) Fountain Valley Community Healthcare, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Fountain Valley Community Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food service operations in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include setting up meal trays, cleaning dishes, serving meals, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

The role requires reading recipes, following procedures, and obtaining a food handlers' certificate. Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work as part of a hospital nutrition team is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read and follow recipes and procedures.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform repetitive tasks.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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; assist cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Food service basics

Reading recipes

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Fountain Valley Community Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Dietary Aide to assist with food service operations in a healthcare setting. Responsibilities include setting up meal trays, cleaning dishes, serving meals, and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

The role requires reading recipes, following procedures, and obtaining a food handlers' certificate. Physical ability to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work as part of a hospital nutrition team is expected.