Dietary Aide Part-Time

Aztec Healthcare; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aztec Healthcare in Aztec, NM seeks a part-time dietary aide to support meal preparation and dining services for residents. You will assist with food ordering, preparation, and portions while maintaining cleanliness and safety in a busy kitchen.

The role involves following center procedures for nourishments, desserts, salads, and beverages, plus dishwashing and equipment cleaning. Prior food service experience is preferred, with Highschool diploma required.

Qualifications

• Food preparation experience or willingness to learn
• Basic kitchen sanitation and safety practices
• Ability to follow production sheets and supervisor instructions

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-entrée foods into dishes; pours beverages.
• Follows production sheets and pre-preparation sheets or guidelines when appropriate.
• Performs basic washing, peeling and cutting of vegetables and fruits; slices meat and measures portions.
• Cleans equipment and work areas; washes dishes; maintains kitchen cleanliness as assigned.
• Meets meal schedules and assists with overall dining room service.

Skills

Food preparation

Kitchen sanitation

Dishwashing

Education

Highschool diploma or equivalent

Job description

Shift: Part-Time

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the preparation, service, and clean up for meals served to residents in the nursing center. Maintains an attractive and sanitary dining room, meal service and delivery.

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-entre 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.
• Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

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