Dietary Aide Part Time - CCHC

Cottonwood Canyon Healthcare Center in; El Cajon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietary Aide. This part-time role involves supporting food service operations, including setting up meal trays, washing dishes, and maintaining a clean kitchen environment. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a passion for food service, with responsibilities that include preparing nourishments, assisting with meal service, and ensuring compliance with sanitation standards. Join a collaborative team where your contributions will enhance the dining experience for residents and make a meaningful impact in their daily lives.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Responsibilities

• Set up meal trays and assist with serving meals.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Participate in training of dietary staff.

Skills

Food Service Routine

Dishwashing Skills

Food Preparation

Sanitation Practices

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Dishwasher

Job description

Dietary Aide Part Time - CCHC (Food Services)

General Purpose

The dietary aide assignments are determined by the needs basis 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 routine within a short period.
2. Set up meal trays.
3. Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
4. Assist with serving the different meals.
5. Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
6. Observe water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
7. Operate dishwasher.
8. Prepare nourishments and snacks.
9. Sweep and mop kitchen.
10. Carry out trash and garbage.
11. Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
12. Leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner 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 the orientation and ongoing training of dietary staff.
16. 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, follow recipes, and 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 and 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.