Dietary aide- Part time

Beverly Hills Rehabilitation Centre in; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Los Angeles seeks a part-time Dietary Aide to assist in food service operations. The role involves setting up meal trays, cleaning dishes, and ensuring proper kitchen hygiene. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a food handler's certificate, with abilities in communication and teamwork emphasized.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and employees.
• Certificate as a food handler must be obtained and maintained.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Wash dishes and maintain cleanliness of the kitchen.
• Check and record dishwasher temperatures.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Food handler's certificate

Job description

Dietary aide - Part time (Food Services)

General Purpose

The dietary aide's assignments are determined based on the activity of the shift. He/she reports to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor.

Essential Duties

1. Must be able to learn food service routines quickly.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving different meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine at the beginning of the shift.
6. Observe water temperatures of the dishwasher during cycles.
7. Operate dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop the kitchen.
10. Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
11. Put groceries away in a safe, orderly, and clean manner.
12. Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary condition and assist when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
13. Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
14. Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
15. Participate in orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. Work cooperatively and harmoniously with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures, follow recipes, and effectively communicate with managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems and interpret various instructions.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain a food handler's certificate.

Physical Demands

Requires standing/walking frequently, sitting occasionally, reaching, pushing/pulling, talking/hearing, tasting/smelling frequently, lifting up to 50 pounds, and occasional climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. Vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Work Environment

The environment is typically low to moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations are available for individuals with disabilities.