Dietary Aide Part Time

Sequoia Transitional Care; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sequoia Transitional Care is seeking a part-time Dietary Aide to assist in meal prep and service for residents, following federal, state, and local standards. You will report to the Cook and Dietary Supervisor and support daily kitchen operations.

Responsibilities include setting up meal trays, serving meals, cleaning, operating dishwashers, checking chemical concentrations, helping with nourishments, and participating in training. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Read and follow recipes and technical procedures.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and staff.
• Apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.
• Solve practical problems by following written and verbal instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn and follow established food service routines.
• Set up meal trays and assist with meal service.
• Clear and strip returned trays and wash dishes.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and effectively.
• Check chlorine concentration and water temperature at shift start.
• Monitor dishwasher temperatures during cycles.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks as directed.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain kitchen and dietary areas.
• Dispose of trash and garbage properly.
• Store groceries in a safe, clean, and orderly manner.
• Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and food prep areas.
• Maintain floors to keep a clean and safe environment.
• Assist cook or dietary supervisor as needed.
• Participate in orientation and ongoing training.
• Work in cooperation with staff in all departments.

Skills

Recipe reading

Communication

Math basics

Reasoning

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Dietary Aide (Part-Time)Sequoia Transitional CarePay Range: $17.40 – $18.00/hourGeneral PurposeThe Dietary Aide assists in the preparation and service of meals to residents in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations. Assignments are determined based on the needs and activity of the shift. This position reports to the Cook and/or Dietary Supervisor.Essential Duties• Learn and follow established food service routines within a short period of time• Set up meal trays and assist with meal service• Clear and strip returned trays and wash dishes• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and effectively• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature at the beginning of shift• Monitor dishwasher temperatures during cycles• Prepare nourishments and snacks as directed• Sweep, mop, and maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dietary areas• Dispose of trash and garbage properly• Store groceries in a safe, clean, and orderly manner• Clean work surfaces, refrigerators, and food prep areas• Maintain floors to ensure a clean and safe environment• Assist cook or dietary supervisor as needed• Participate in orientation and ongoing training• Work in cooperation with staff in all departmentsSupervisory ResponsibilitiesThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.QualificationsEducation and/or Experience:High school diploma or equivalent preferred.Language Skills:Ability to read and follow recipes and technical procedures.Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors and staff.Mathematical Skills:Ability to apply basic math concepts such as fractions, percentages, and ratios.Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and follow written and verbal instructions.Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:Must obtain and maintain a valid Food Handler’s Certificate.Physical Demands• Frequent standing and walking• Frequent pushing, pulling, and reaching• Frequent lifting up to 50 pounds• Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, or crouching• Frequent talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling• Visual abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, and depth perceptionWork EnvironmentThe work environment is typically in a kitchen setting with a moderate noise level. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Additional InformationThis job description describes the general nature and level of work performed and is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities and duties. Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties as necessary..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.