Dietary Aide: Meal Prep, Service & Sanitation

PACS; Lexington (AL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in United States, Alabama, is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily food service operations under the Cook and Dietary supervisor. The role emphasizes meal tray setup and sanitation, with duties including dishwashing and assisting with meals.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers’ certificate, plus the ability to read procedures and recipes. Candidates should be able to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work cooperatively with staff.

Qualifications

• Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.
• Must be able to learn food service routine quickly.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and follow recipes.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.
• Standing and walking frequently; lifting up to 50 pounds.

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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Job description

PACS in United States, Alabama, is seeking a Dietary Aide to support daily food service operations under the Cook and Dietary supervisor. The role emphasizes meal tray setup and sanitation, with duties including dishwashing and assisting with meals.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a food handlers’ certificate, plus the ability to read procedures and recipes. Candidates should be able to stand, lift up to 50 pounds, and work cooperatively with staff.