Dietary Aide - Meal Prep, Service & Sanitation

Ridgeline at Castle Rock; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeline at Castle Rock in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a kitchen support worker to assist in meal preparation and service for residents in our nursing center.

You will follow production sheets, help with cleaning, and ensure timely meal service while maintaining a sanitary dining area. No prior experience required beyond a high school diploma; one year in large-scale cooking preferred for this role.

Qualifications

• Highschool diploma or equivalent.
• One year's work in a large-scale cooking operation, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with food ordering, storage and preparation as designated by the supervisor.
• Assists cooks as directed by the supervisor.
• Prepares and labels nourishments according to center procedures.
• Prepares and portions desserts, salads and other non-entree foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Completes pre-preparation as needed or assigned including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables and fruits to prepare for use; Slices meat and measures or weighs for menu compliance and nutrition accuracy.
• Follows the cleaning schedule; Cleans the equipment and work area after each use; Sweeps and mops kitchen floors as assigned; Takes trash to dumpster as assigned; Washes pots and pans as assigned.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting meal schedules.
• Washes dishes and silverware according to dishwashing procedure; Puts clean dishes and silverware away; Assists with cleaning of equipment, dishes, silverware and kitchen as assigned.
• Assists in preparation of food items and tray lines; Works on meal tray serving line. Sets-up before start of meal service. Breaks down area and cleans-up at end of serving line.

Skills

Food prep

Meal service

Sanitation

Dishwashing

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Ridgeline at Castle Rock in Castle Rock, CO is seeking a kitchen support worker to assist in meal preparation and service for residents in our nursing center.

You will follow production sheets, help with cleaning, and ensure timely meal service while maintaining a sanitary dining area. No prior experience required beyond a high school diploma; one year in large-scale cooking preferred for this role.