Dietary Aide - On Call

Auburn Oaks Care Center in; Auburn (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Auburn Oaks Care Center is looking for an On Call Dietary Aide to support food services. The role involves meal preparation, sanitation duties, and ensuring compliance with health standards. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and effective communication skills within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Capable of solving practical problems.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and safety standards.
• Monitor dishwashing processes and temperatures.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide - On Call (Food Services)

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity during the shift. They report to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

1. Learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and wash dishes.
4. Assist with serving meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the start of the shift.
6. Monitor water temperatures during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate the dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Handle trash and garbage.
11. Store groceries safely and neatly.
12. Maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen environment and assist the cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Maintain floors through sweeping and mopping.
15. Participate in staff orientation and ongoing training.
16. Work cooperatively with personnel across departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and communicate effectively with managers and staff.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to understand fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.

Reasoning Ability: Capable of solving practical problems and interpreting various instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands: Frequent standing, walking, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Good vision and focus are required.

Work Environment: Typically low to moderate noise levels. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.