Dietary Aide part time

PACS; Paradise (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

PACS in Paradise, CA is seeking a Dietary Aide to support kitchen operations. You will learn the food service routine quickly, set up meal trays, strip down returned trays, and start washing dishes.

The role includes assisting with service, checking dishwasher chlorine concentration and temperatures, and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen. Responsibilities also cover washing duties, food preparation of nourishments, floor care, stocking groceries, and collaborating with other departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain a food handlers' certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays for service.
• Operate the dishwasher and ensure cleanliness.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of the dishwashing machine.
• Observe dishwasher performance during cycles.
• Carry out trash and garbage disposal.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Participate in the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
• Work cooperatively with personnel in all departments.

Skills

Dishwashing

Food service

Team cooperation

Reading procedures

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis on the activity of the shift. He/she is reports to the Cook and Dietary supervisor.

Essential Duties

• Must be able to learn food service routine within a short period.
• Set up meal trays.
• Must 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 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.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the cook or dietary supervisor.
• Clean work surfaces and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors.
• Participate in the orientation and on going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

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

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers’ certificate.

Physical Demands

• The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and /or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.