Dietary Aide Part-Time

Willow Creek Healthcare Center; Clovis (NM); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Garden City Care Center is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide in Clovis, CA. The role supports daily food service operations, assisting the Cook and Dietary Supervisor to ensure residents receive meals in a safe, clean, and timely manner.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a Food Handler’s Certificate. You will perform meal setup, tray service, dishwashing, and kitchen sanitation, with opportunities for training and orientation.

Qualifications

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers.
• Ability to apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow food service routines in a timely manner.
• Set up and serve meal trays.
• Strip returned trays and wash dishes.
• Operate dishwasher and monitor cycles.
• Check and record dishwasher chlorine concentration and water temperature.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen areas and equipment.
• Maintain floors in kitchen and dining areas.
• Take out trash and garbage.
• Store groceries safely and organized.

Skills

Reading procedures

Communication

Basic math

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Food Handler’s Certificate

Job description

Dietary Aide (Part-Time)

Location: Clovis, Ca. Pay Rate: $17.48 per hour Schedule: Part-Time

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) General Purpose Dietary Aide assignments are determined based on the needs and activity of each shift. This position reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and supports daily food service operations to ensure residents receive meals in a safe, clean, and timely manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Learn and follow food service routines in a timely manner
• Set up and serve meal trays
• Strip returned trays and wash dishes
• Operate dishwasher and monitor dishwashing cycles
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwasher at the beginning of the shift
• Prepare nourishments and snacks
• Clean and sanitize kitchen work areas, equipment, and refrigerators
• Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen and dining area floors
• Take out trash and garbage
• Properly store groceries in a safe, clean, and organized manner
• Leave kitchen areas clean and sanitary at the end of each shift
• Assist the Cook or Dietary Supervisor as needed
• Participate in orientation and ongoing dietary training
• Work cooperatively with staff across all departments

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes
• Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and coworkers

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to solve practical problems
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions

Certificates / Licenses

• Must obtain and maintain a Food Handler’s Certificate

Physical Demands

• Frequent standing and walking
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Frequent reaching, pushing, pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling
• Occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Work Environment

• Kitchen and food service environment
• Noise level typically low to moderate
• Reasonable accommodations available as needed

Additional Information

This job description does not limit management’s right to assign or reassign duties at any time. The duties listed describe the general nature and level of work performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Garden City Care Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable laws.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

About PACS

PACS is revolutionizing the delivery and leadership of post-acute healthcare and support services across the country. Originally founded in 2013, the organization now consists of hundreds of independent operating subsidiaries, as well as ancillary and support services. We bring a proven model of mission-driven care that balances access to a national network of support and resources with local decision making.

In addition, PACS helps connect exceptional people with premier healthcare careers across the country. We focus on finding innovative and effective team members based on their qualifications, experience, geographic preferences, and personality fit with the existing facility staff and culture.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants of every race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and any other protected characteristic. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.